Science and politics: Can research into legislative decision-making help to address food security? 12-Mar-2019 By Pearly Neo Policymakers need to be encouraged to take a scientic approach when drawing up legislation to boost food security, according to a panel of experts.
Playing politics? Public outcry but business relief as Sri Lanka cuts sugar tax levy by 40% 06-Dec-2018 By Pearly Neo Sri Lanka has been accused of backtracked on its fight against diabetes after implementing a 40% reduction in its sugar tax, amidst public outcry describing the move as ‘insane’ and ‘racing backwards’.
‘It’s political and not scientific’: Taiwan confirms ‘nuclear food referendum’ to proceed as Japan voices disappointment 22-Oct-2018 By Pearly Neo Taiwan will hold a referendum on ‘nuclear food’ imports from Japan alongside its local elections next month.
