Eco-Business

The Asian superpower is shielded from price shocks for now, being both one of the world’s largest oil importers and the biggest clean energy exporter. But weaker global growth from uncertain environment, could affect demand for Chinese exports, says Asian Development Bank economist Yothin Jinjarak.

The Porrima project anchors broader Pacific partnerships on clean energy, resilience and infrastructure.

This month marks the 10th anniversary of a marine disaster in Vietnam, caused by the release of toxic chemicals by the Formosa steel plant off the coast of Hà Tĩnh province.

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on why he believes direct engagement is the only path to peace – and why he wants to lead the UN.

Oleh Siva Selan

Oleh Elizabeth Claire Alberts

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Oleh You Xiaoying

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Rainforest in Papua province, Indonesia.

Green policy targets environmental outcomes, while industry and trade focus on jobs and growth. When misaligned, green efforts stall and competitiveness weakens. Oleh William Sabandar

Vietnam has limited room for manoeuvre on the energy front as supply tightens, but is proactively playing the hand it has been dealt. Oleh Le Hong Hiep

The Middle East conflict is set to have a double-whammy impact on both Asean’s import of fertilisers, and its energy-intensive fertiliser production. The timing is critical as in the coming months, the five major crops, including rice, are being planted in Asean. Oleh Jose Ma. Luis Montesclaros, Kayven Tan dan Mely Caballero-Anthony

Solar panels at Changi Business Park, Singapore.

The global energy transition was once defined by energy security, affordability, and environmental sustainability. But a new era of geopolitical conflict has reshaped the energy trilemma, with national security the overriding priority. Oleh Peter Godfrey

Oleh Steven Okun, Megan Willis, Noemie Viterale

Oleh Matthew Powell

Oleh David Lam

Oleh Peiyuan Guo

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Unpacking Asia's plastic pollution problem

Eksklusif Tune in to this webinar where our guest speakers discuss the region's plastic crisis, the state of play on the Global Plastics Treaty and circular economy strategies for businesses.

In the latest episode of the Climate Tech in Asia series, we speak to Breakthrough Energy and Green COP about what the shifting geopolitical landscape means for the climate tech ecosystem in Asia.

NGOs urged the government to improve forest data transparency by making maps of protected areas publicly available, and to channel funds to frontline communities living near forests.

Studio EB As Malaysia forges ahead with its 2050 net zero climate ambition, businesses must reshape their supply chains for a low carbon future. This Eco-Business video looks at how SMEs can adapt to new sustainability reporting requirements.

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Government must call on development finance institutions to tap on risk management tools to make the capital-intensive technology more investible, Global Wind Energy Council’s Ann Margret Francisco tells the EB Podcast.

As Southeast Asia eyes regional power trading to accelerate decarbonisation, veteran solar entrepreneur Frank Phuan unpacks the political, economic and logistical hurdles of moving clean energy across borders.

Eksklusif The economist and president of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network told the Eco-Business Podcast how China’s green industrial and financial capabilities can help accelerate Southeast Asia's transition to net zero.

Studio EB Capping methane release in the oil and gas sector is one of the fastest – and cheapest – ways to tackle climate change. But measurement mandates are first needed to abate the dangerous climate agitant in Southeast Asia, Viknesh Andiappan and Shareen Yawanarajah tell the EB Podcast.

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