From Humble Beginnings to Global Powerhouse eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, September, 27th, 2024 – Singapore’s journey from a small, resource-poor island to one of the world’s wealthiest nations is nothing short of extraordinary. This transformation, often dubbed the “Singapore Miracle,” is a testament to visionary leadership, strategic economic policies, and the resilience of its people. However, this…
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Presents Hard Facts neighbouring countries once had to face. eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 24 september 2024 — At two separate diaspora and business engagement events Saturday and Sunday evenings at different locations held for visiting Suriname’s President Santokhi, the audience was most impressed with his rattling off numbers about the country’s economy, claiming he has turned it reminiscent…
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eyesonguyana Amsterdam, September 24th, 2024 – In 2015, Guyana’s fortunes changed dramatically with the discovery of vast offshore oil reserves. This small South American nation, known for its lush rainforests and diverse culture, suddenly found itself on the brink of an economic transformation. The potential for wealth was immense, but so were the risks. The “resource…
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In the early 17th century, the Dutch established a bustling settlement called New Amsterdam on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. This colony quickly became a vital hub for trade and commerce, attracting settlers from various parts of Europe. The strategic location and the natural harbor made it an ideal spot for the Dutch West…
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French Group invests in Brazil eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 24 september 2024 — Nestled between one of the Americas largest cities, São Paulo, and the Atlantic Ocean, the Port of Santos is a sprawling port that continues to grow. It is the second busiest container port in Latin America after Panama’s Port of Colón and acts as the…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, September 22nd, 2024 – Suriname, a small country on the northeastern coast of South America, boasts one of the most pristine and biodiverse rainforests in the world. Covering approximately 80% of the country’s land area, this tropical haven remains largely untouched by human activity1. The rainforest’s untouched nature allows it to serve as…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, September 22nd, 2024 – Christiana Figueres, a key architect of the Paris Climate Agreement, speaks with a sense of “stubborn optimism” about our ability to tackle climate change1. This landmark agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C, ideally to 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels1. For developing countries,…
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Risk Mitigation the eyesproject Amsterdam, 21 September 2024– When it comes to climate change, less developed and poorer countries, mostly in the Global South face a double set back: Not only do they experience some of the worst impacts of global warming, they then struggle to access the big sums of money needed for climate solutions because of risk-shy investors. …
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, September 20th, 2024 – Who runs the world? Political scientist Ian Bremmer argues it’s not as simple as it used to be. With some eye-opening questions about the nature of leadership, he asks us to consider the impact of the evolving global order and our choices as participants in the future of democracy.
PROUD GLOBAL EXAMPLE eyesonindonesia Amsterdam, 19 september 2024 –The amazing waste problem in Indonesia is about tore-start a final solution. PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) has carried out beach cleanup and mangrove-planting activities with community members at Desa Muara Teluk Naga, Banten, continuing its flagship social impact program, Be Green, in Indonesia for the second…
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