Nik Mehta

THE WRITER IS THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO SINGAPORE

Catastrophic disasters, such as the forest fires in Indonesia that have led to haze in Singapore, increase the urgency of efforts to combat climate breakdown.
NEW GLOBAL ORDER

Asia’s green transition: The next phase must also emphasise market building

2026-10-12T23:00:00.000Z
Life sciences is an ideal sector for the UK and Singapore to pilot a trade accelerator. The UK brings world-leading research, clinical expertise and a pipeline of companies while Singapore brings a sophisticated regulatory environment, deep capital markets and a strong biomedical ecosystem.

Trade deals open doors. Someone still has to walk through them

2026-09-07T23:00:00.000Z
The UK’s position as a global hub for sustainable finance complements Singapore’s leadership in regulatory standards and sustainability commitments.

Financing Asia’s green future: How UK-Singapore partnership is driving the transition

2025-12-01T23:00:00.000Z