CBD

Negotiations under the Convention on Biological Diversity have wrapped up, with sessions spanning Nairobi and Yerevan as delegates look ahead to the COP17 summit. A stark warning accompanied the closing: every dollar invested in protecting nature could need thirty times that in return, highlighting the widening gap between biodiversity finance and global conservation goals.

Forbes has published its 2026 guide to the best CBD products for anxiety support, reviewing options for people seeking relief from stress and anxiety symptoms. The roundup arrives as interest in CBD as a wellness supplement continues to grow, and readers are weighing product quality, dosing, and safety alongside the ongoing scientific debate over how effective CBD really is for anxiety.

Malaysian developer IOI Properties is making a multibillion-dollar bet on Singapore's central business district, which it calls 'the best address in Singapore'. The company's push into the CBD, centred on its Marina View development, signals confidence in Singapore's office and luxury property market despite regional economic uncertainty. The move is drawing attention as a rare large-scale investment by a Malaysian firm in prime Singapore real estate.

Researchers at the University of Regina are studying CBD as a potential new treatment option for concussions. The project, reported by Global News, is drawing attention for what it could mean for concussion care, particularly in sports, where head injuries remain a major concern and current treatment options are limited.