<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>kelvinfu.com · Essays &amp; notes</title><description>Private markets, explained by a practitioner. Secondaries, GP-leds, LP portfolios, family offices and Asia private equity, written up as I learn and work.</description><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/</link><language>en-sg</language><item><title>Joining the RSVP Singapore Fundraising Committee</title><link>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</guid><description>On a super-aged Singapore and RSVP’s pillars.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>LinkedIn</category></item><item><title>Singapore crosses 21.4% of citizens aged 65+: the US PE eldercare playbook for Singapore and Japan</title><link>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</guid><description>What the US private equity eldercare playbook could mean here.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>LinkedIn</category><category>thematic-investing</category></item><item><title>Three shifts in Asian private markets</title><link>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</guid><description>Liquidity squeeze and GP-led secondaries, flight to quality in USD fundraising, China beta vs Japan alpha.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>LinkedIn</category><category>secondaries-gp-led-liquidity</category></item><item><title>GIC at 45: the “Secret Vault” exhibition and Dr Goh Keng Swee</title><link>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</guid><description>On GIC’s 45th-anniversary exhibition.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>LinkedIn</category><category>asia-private-equity</category></item><item><title>APAC private equity fundraising hits a 12-year low of $58B</title><link>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</guid><description>Reading Bain’s 2026 Asia-Pacific PE report.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>LinkedIn</category><category>fundraising-cycles</category></item><item><title>Thinking like a director in GP-led deals</title><link>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</guid><description>On graduating from the SMU–SID directorship programme.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>LinkedIn</category><category>governance</category></item><item><title>PEI Asia Roundtable: $50.9B into APAC PE in 1H 2026</title><link>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinfu/recent-activity/all/</guid><description>Notes from the PEI Asia Roundtable.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>LinkedIn</category><category>fundraising-cycles</category></item><item><title>The Ultimate Sandbox: How Video Games are Building (and Breaking) the Future of AI and Defense</title><link>https://thoughtsoninvesting.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-sandbox-how-video-games</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thoughtsoninvesting.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-sandbox-how-video-games</guid><description>Games as AI training grounds, and game tech moving into defense.</description><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Substack</category><category>thematic-investing</category></item><item><title>Funding the Frontlines</title><link>https://thoughtsoninvesting.substack.com/p/funding-the-frontlines</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thoughtsoninvesting.substack.com/p/funding-the-frontlines</guid><description>Defense tech is no longer an edge case. Here is how the US, Europe, and APAC differ in building—and funding—sovereign resilience.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Substack</category><category>thematic-investing</category></item><item><title>Sovereign Resilience: Investing in a National Margin of Safety</title><link>https://thoughtsoninvesting.substack.com/p/sovereign-resilience-investing-in</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thoughtsoninvesting.substack.com/p/sovereign-resilience-investing-in</guid><description>Navigating asymmetric threats, demographic shifts, and the future of defense in the Singapore Strait</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Substack</category><category>thematic-investing</category></item><item><title>Accelerating Energy Transition in Asia through Strategic Investment</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/accelerating-energy-transition-in-asia-through-strategic-investment/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/accelerating-energy-transition-in-asia-through-strategic-investment/</guid><description>Asia is at the forefront of the global energy transition, a shift critical for combating climate change and ensuring sustainable economic growth. As the most populous continent, Asia’s energy demand is surging,…</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Leadership: The Driver for Sustainable Transformation in Hard-to-Abate Industries</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/leadership-the-driver-for-sustainable-transformation-in-hard-to-abate-industries/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/leadership-the-driver-for-sustainable-transformation-in-hard-to-abate-industries/</guid><description>Hard-to-abate industries, such as steel, cement, and chemicals, are crucial to global economic growth but also contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Transforming these industries towards…</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category><category>valuation-value-creation</category></item><item><title>Fortresses of Wealth: Protecting Family Offices in the Age of Cyberattacks</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/fortresses-of-wealth-protecting-family-offices-in-the-age-of-cyberattacks/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/fortresses-of-wealth-protecting-family-offices-in-the-age-of-cyberattacks/</guid><description>In wealth management, family offices manage the assets of high-net-worth individuals and families. Cyberattacks are a new threat that these companies are finding themselves on the front line of attack. This article…</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category><category>family-offices</category></item><item><title>Secondary Market Dynamics, Liquidity Solutions for Private Capital Investors</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/secondary-market-dynamics-liquidity-solutions-for-private-capital-investors/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/secondary-market-dynamics-liquidity-solutions-for-private-capital-investors/</guid><description>The private equity (PE) asset class offers the potential for high returns, but traditional access has been primarily limited to institutional investors due to the long lock-up periods associated with these investments….</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category><category>secondaries-gp-led-liquidity</category></item><item><title>The Allure of Alternatives: The Rising Demand for Unconventional Investments</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-allure-of-alternatives-the-rising-demand-for-unconventional-investments/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-allure-of-alternatives-the-rising-demand-for-unconventional-investments/</guid><description>In the turbulent waters of 2024, investors are increasingly turning their attention to a diverse and dynamic realm – the world of alternative assets. From private equity and hedge funds to real…</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category><category>lp-portfolio-construction</category></item><item><title>The Strategic Potential of GP Stakes Investments</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-strategic-potential-of-gp-stakes-investments/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-strategic-potential-of-gp-stakes-investments/</guid><description>In the dynamic landscape of private equity, General Partner (GP) stakes investments have emerged as a strategic avenue with significant potential. These investments involve acquiring minority shares in other GPs,…</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category><category>lp-portfolio-construction</category></item><item><title>Empowering Investors for Enhanced Performance in 2024</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/empowering-investors-for-enhanced-performance-in-2024/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/empowering-investors-for-enhanced-performance-in-2024/</guid><description>As the financial landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, investors face the challenge of navigating an increasingly complex and dynamic market. Embracing technological advancements has become a…</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Forging the Path to Sustainable Steel With Bilateral Green Initiative</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/forging-the-path-to-sustainable-steel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/forging-the-path-to-sustainable-steel/</guid><description>PT Gunung Raja Paksi Tbk (GRP), the largest private Indonesian steel producer, is embarking on a groundbreaking project to replace natural gas with green hydrogen in its steelmaking operations, supported by both…</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Decarbonization Opportunity with AI Technology</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/decarbonization-opportunity-with-ai-technology/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/decarbonization-opportunity-with-ai-technology/</guid><description>In the global fight against climate change, the paramount objective of decarbonization has emerged, uniting governments, industries, and individuals. It involves the reduction of carbon emissions to mitigate the…</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>The Role of Public-Private Partnership in Advancing Green Infrastructure</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-role-of-public-private-partnership-in-advancing-green-infrastructure/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-role-of-public-private-partnership-in-advancing-green-infrastructure/</guid><description>The urgency of addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development has led to a growing focus on green infrastructure projects worldwide. To achieve ambitious environmental and social goals, governments,…</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>The Role of Family Offices in Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/family-offices-in-advancing-the-sdgs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/family-offices-in-advancing-the-sdgs/</guid><description>The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations provide a framework for addressing pressing global challenges such as poverty, climate change, and inequality. While governments and…</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category><category>family-offices</category></item><item><title>Climate Finance Function in Decarbonize The World</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/climate-finance-function-in-decarbonize-the-world/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/climate-finance-function-in-decarbonize-the-world/</guid><description>Climate financing has become an increasingly critical tool in the fight against climate change. This type of financing enables countries, businesses, and organizations to transition to a low-carbon economy, where…</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Cost Optimization Strategy for Private Equity</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/cost-optimization-strategy-for-private-equity/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/cost-optimization-strategy-for-private-equity/</guid><description>Cost optimization is an important strategy for private equity firms to maximize returns for their investors. With the increasing focus on cost reduction, private equity firms are looking for ways to optimize…</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category><category>valuation-value-creation</category></item><item><title>How Important is Climate Technology Investment for Private Equity?</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/how-important-is-climate-technology-investment-for-private-equity-2/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/how-important-is-climate-technology-investment-for-private-equity-2/</guid><description>Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing our planet, and its impacts are being felt across the globe. Rising temperatures, sea level rise, and extreme weather events are just some…</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Private Equity’s Role in Driving Sustainable Energy</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/private-equitys-role-in-driving-sustainable-energy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/private-equitys-role-in-driving-sustainable-energy/</guid><description>Sustainable energy is a rapidly growing sector, and private equity firms have been taking notice. As the world continues to shift towards a more sustainable future, private equity firms are investing in…</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>The Future of Sustainable Energy: Opportunities for a More Sustainable World</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-future-of-sustainable-energy-opportunities-for-a-more-sustainable-world/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-future-of-sustainable-energy-opportunities-for-a-more-sustainable-world/</guid><description>The world is facing a daunting challenge: how to meet the growing demand for energy while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The solution lies in…</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Investing in the Future: How Good is Your Portfolio?</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/investing-in-the-future-how-good-is-your-portfolio/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/investing-in-the-future-how-good-is-your-portfolio/</guid><description>Investors have traditionally evaluated portfolios using metrics like volatility, tracking error, and Sharpe ratios. But in today’s world, measuring financial performance alone may not be enough. Many investors now…</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category><category>lp-portfolio-construction</category></item><item><title>Investor Focus Shifts to ESG in Real Estate Markets</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/investor-focus-shifts-to-esg-in-real-estate-markets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/investor-focus-shifts-to-esg-in-real-estate-markets/</guid><description>In recent years, there has been a rise in the prominence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. With growing awareness of global…</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Impact of Energy Transition in Private Equity</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/impact-of-energy-transition-in-private-equity/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/impact-of-energy-transition-in-private-equity/</guid><description>As pressure on private equity firms to decarbonise their portfolios continues to intensify, both opportunities and challenges for private equity firms are becoming increasingly apparent. To succeed in this changing…</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Investing in Oil &amp; Gas Transition Assets</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/investing-in-oil-gas-transition-assets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/investing-in-oil-gas-transition-assets/</guid><description>Transition assets offers investors the unique opportunity to gain attractive returns while contributing towards a more sustainable energy future. In this blog, we will cover how investing in oil and gas transition…</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Singapore’s Success Story as a Regional Financial Hotspot</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/singapores-success-story-as-a-regional-financial-hotspot/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/singapores-success-story-as-a-regional-financial-hotspot/</guid><description>The Monetary Authority of Singapore reports that 2021 saw 15.7 per cent more asset management inflows than 2020 – totalling a staggering $339 billion (S$448 billion). This shows Singapore’s prowess as a…</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category><category>asia-private-equity</category></item><item><title>Selectiveness of Southeast Asian Venture Capital Firms in 2023</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/selectiveness-of-southeast-asian-venture-capital-firms-in-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/selectiveness-of-southeast-asian-venture-capital-firms-in-2023/</guid><description>Venture capital (VC) firms in Southeast Asia are becoming more selective in the investments they make, according to a The reason for this shift is attributed to the maturing of the…</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category><category>asia-private-equity</category></item><item><title>Climate Change Risks to Property Value</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/climate-change-risks-to-property-value/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/climate-change-risks-to-property-value/</guid><description>Climate risk is projected to upend the conventional approach to valuing real estate properties. However, for many real estate investors, this is not a priority nor front of mind at the moment,…</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Investment Trends and Opportunities to Watch in 2023</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/investment-trends-and-opportunities-to-watch-in-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/investment-trends-and-opportunities-to-watch-in-2023/</guid><description>As the new year begins, it is essential for investors to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the world of investment. While 2022 has presented an undeniably challenging environment…</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>UN’s Climate Deal on ‘Loss and Damage’</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/uns-climate-deal-on-loss-and-damage/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/uns-climate-deal-on-loss-and-damage/</guid><description>The world is falling short in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and find solutions to adapting climate change. As temperatures continue to rise and threaten the lives as well as…</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>COP27-&gt;COP28</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/cop27-cop28/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/cop27-cop28/</guid><description>Since 1995, the United Nations (UN) has been holding global climate summits known as the ‘Conference of the Parties’. And on 20 November 2022, the COP27, which took place in the Egyptian…</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Relooking Business Opportunities In The Climate Crisis</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/relooking-business-opportunities-in-the-climate-crisis/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/relooking-business-opportunities-in-the-climate-crisis/</guid><description>In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a Special Report on the potential impacts of global warming above 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels. In May 2022, the World Meteorological…</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>3 Key Takeaways For Businesses From The 2022 GCNS Summit</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/3-key-takeaways-for-businesses-from-the-2022-gcns-summit/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/3-key-takeaways-for-businesses-from-the-2022-gcns-summit/</guid><description>The United Nations (UN) Global Compact is a voluntary initiative by the UN focused on driving sustainable business practices worldwide. Since the introduction of its governance framework in 2005, the UN Global…</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling (EESL) in ASEAN</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/energy-efficiency-standards-and-labelling-eesl-in-asean/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/energy-efficiency-standards-and-labelling-eesl-in-asean/</guid><description>As one of the most important participants in the global economy and energy portfolio, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) was valued as the seventh-largest economy and fifth-largest investment…</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>The Role of the Blue Economy in Singapore’s Sustainable Energy Transition</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-role-of-the-blue-economy-in-singapores-sustainable-energy-transition/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-role-of-the-blue-economy-in-singapores-sustainable-energy-transition/</guid><description>In the last 50 years, Singapore has pivoted from oil to natural gas as their main power source, in the hopes of cleaner power generation. As they look towards the future, the…</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>Reducing Embodied Carbon in Singapore’s Specialty Chemicals Sector</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/reducing-embodied-carbon-in-singapores-specialty-chemicals-sector/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/reducing-embodied-carbon-in-singapores-specialty-chemicals-sector/</guid><description>Ranking 126th out of 142 countries globally in terms of CO2 emissions per dollar GDP, the words that come to mind when atttemping to describe Singapore’s carbon footprint would be “efficient” and…</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>The Importance Of Investing In Southeast Asia’s Climate Tech Solutions</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-importance-of-investing-in-southeast-asias-climate-tech-solutions/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-importance-of-investing-in-southeast-asias-climate-tech-solutions/</guid><description>According to a report by risk assessment firm Verisk Maplecroft, Asian cities face the most significant risk from environmental hazards due to climate change. 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Used as an instrument to capture the external costs of greenhouse gas emissions, carbon…</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>kelvinfu.com</category></item><item><title>The Importance Of Investing In Social Infrastructure</title><link>https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-importance-of-investing-in-social-infrastructure/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.kelvinfu.com/archive/the-importance-of-investing-in-social-infrastructure/</guid><description>The COVID-19 pandemic brought forth a whole host of complications as nations saw their borders being shuttered. 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