Amazon, Shoppee, Temu, just some of the bigger names in the ever-growing e-commerce landscape. This e-commerce landscape presents a pressing real-world problem that must be solved in a sustainable and innovative way. The boom in e-commerce and the rapid growth of cities, especially in Asia, have created huge pressure on urban delivery systems. 

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Development is a word used to measure the growth and success of a country or region. Theoretically, a country with more developed cities in it is richer than those without. In reality, the use of the word, development carries with it a lot of nuance. The most popular definition of development tends to be urbanisation, the establishment of big cities that provide job opportunities for people from all over the country. The question becomes, is development really that cut and dry?

In recent years, with the growing global awareness of climate change, many organisations have faced increased pressure from both the public and government to adopt more environmentally sustainable practices. This article explores Frank Weikai Li, Assistant Professor of Finance’s research into how consumers affect an organisation’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) behaviour.

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During periods of rapid economic growth and urbanisation, young women tend to outnumber young men in cities as the former are more likely to migrate from rural areas to urban areas.

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