The start of 2025 finds China’s business outlook clouded by uncertainty, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical risks and anxious headlines. These dynamics present both opportunities and challenges for global leaders, in what looks set to be a pivotal year for businesses in China.
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To chart a stable course through these conflicting currents, companies need an ESG message that encompasses three basic elements: credibility, relevance, and empathy.
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Based in Singapore, Joan Ng will support Sandpiper's financial and sustainability practices.
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