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Environmentalists urge Philippines to back proposed US$700 billion tax on fossil fuel giants to support loss and damage fund
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Carbon pricing is seen as a ‘way out’ for the Malaysian steel industry to cut emissions
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Manufacturing
EU carbon border levy could hurt Asian developing countries, yet do little to cut emissions: ADB
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Policy & Finance
‘No apology for pursuing growth’: Singapore’s 2024 budget doubles down on pro-growth policies, expands social support
This year's budget, which includes a S$5 billion energy fund and investment sweeteners for sustainability initiatives, is seen as one that will signal the future priorities for the city-state's new generation of leaders.
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Inaugural Africa Climate Summit dominated by debt and finance
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