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BNM and SC unveiled a draft for Malaysia's first unified national taxonomy for sustainable finance.
The plan seeks to align with ASEAN taxonomies to support interoperability and cross-border flows.
The taxonomy consolidates BNM’s CCPT and the SC’s SRI Taxonomy.
The draft introduces biodiversity and ecosystem health principles.
A transition finance guide to accompany amber and green tiers is contemplated.
Public feedback is due by 14 April 2026 from multiple stakeholders.
The taxonomy aims to promote circular economy and sustainable use of resources.
The ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance served as a reference point for Malaysia.
The initiative underscores efforts to prevent greenwashing in financial products.

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All 75 French public universities are expected to end the year in deficit due to funding cuts.
Budget squeezes are shifting staffing from permanent to temporary hires, impacting research time.
Universities report that increased private-sector funding does not translate into university research support.
Experts warn the funding trend is not sustainable and threatens academic freedom.
The Environment and Energy Management Agency and Biodiversity Agency budgets have been slashed in the period.
Stand Up for Science group organized a conference at the College de France about academic freedom.
The article highlights concerns about US funding cuts affecting international collaboration in climate and health research.
Researchers call for a movement to protect science, universities, and academic freedom across political lines.
Politically charged funding debates continue as France negotiates a delayed budget for 2024–2026.

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Massachusetts AIM Business Confidence Index rose to 52 in February, signaling optimism among local employers.
Productivity gains from artificial intelligence helped Massachusetts employers cope with labor constraints.
Despite positive momentum, concerns about tariffs and inflation remained among surveyed companies.
State officials credit energy cost policies and oversight for stabilizing business costs.
AIM president highlighted broad factors supporting investment, including favorable federal tax policies.

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