Eco-Business

China's withdrawal of export rebates for solar PV and battery products, alongside rising raw material costs, have pushed prices up in the region. But the impact could be mitigated by the capacity of Southeast Asia’s solar manufacturers, which were affected by US tariffs last year.

Data from a monitoring group shows the capital Vientiane and other cities hit by high PM2.5 levels as government rolls out dry-season fire controls and aligns measures with Asean guidelines.

PM2.5 levels in Thailand’s capital and Laos’ largest city climb to unhealthy and hazardous ranges, prompting emergency measures and renewed calls for regional action on seasonal haze.

Journalists interviewing a wildlife ranger

Journalists in regions more vulnerable to climate change, particularly in Asia and Africa, were found to face more physical risks than their colleagues in Europe and the Americas, based on new research backed by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.

By Taejun Kang

By Rhick Lars Albay

By Matias Avramow

By Taejun Kang

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Kerala’s experience in fighting poverty holds some important lessons for developing Asean countries. The Indian state removed severe destitution by addressing nutritional, health and educational needs. By Vinod Thomas and Jayant Menon

Much attention has been paid to switching from meat-based diets to plant-based ones. Less attention has been paid to the effects of climate change on the quality and quantity of plant foods. By Paul Teng

Booming growth in data centres is escalating electricity demand and risks undermining the region’s energy transition goals. By Muyi Yang, Xiwei Xu and David Lo

Although artificial intelligence (AI) offers positive benefits for Southeast Asia’s climate battle, the region should not look at its usage through rose-tinted glasses. Without careful consideration, such systems may inadvertently undermine and be counterintuitive to the very climate goals that they aim to achieve. By Indira Zahra Aridati

By Rayhan Dudayev and Syahrul Fitra

By Shi Youwei

By Elyssa Kaur Ludher

By Julie de los Reyes and Katrina Navallo

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Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?

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Southeast Asian energy ministers will meet in October to discuss the future of the region’s power grid. GEAPP’s Kitty Bu tells the Eco-Business podcast what areas they must collaborate on, and how finance and industry can help.

Laos has announced the construction of two new coal plants for this year, despite growing evidence that coal power comes with significant financial risk. What is holding back the country from tapping its rich clean energy resources instead?

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