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The audience at Singapore International Energy Week

From dwindling influence to grappling with policy delay, Eco-Business asked Asia's sustainability leaders what is likely to keep them awake at night in the year of the horse.

Its industry would benefit from a plan to cut emissions, which the UN shipping regulator is due to finalise this year.

As the EU's carbon border tax takes effect in 2026, developing countries warn it could shift climate costs onto poorer exporters.

The initiative supports the federal government’s plans to modernise public transport, lower carbon emissions and advance greener mobility efforts at the state level.

Oleh Chris Aylett, Bernice Lee

Oleh Zeke Hausfather

Oleh Robin Hicks

Oleh Taejun Kang

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Women make up more than half of public transport users in Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur, but urban transport systems must be designed to ensure their time, safety and well-being are accounted for. Oleh Wani Nur Imannina

Investors who fail to assess and mitigate the potential harms of adopting Artificial Intelligence cannot credibly call themselves "responsible". Oleh Steven Okun, Megan Willis, Noemie Viterale

China’s climate pivot has been shaped by its survival strategy, and this is now quickly redefining its resilience in the 21st century. Whether that power endures will depend on Asean – arguably China’s closest testbed for clean energy development. The recent Asean Summit and Apec meetings suggest China’s successes in climate and development will see a far larger reach beyond its shores. Oleh Junice Yeo

The initiatives in Singapore and Malaysia to protect gig workers could act as a model for emerging economies to regulate platform labour. Oleh Yosuke Uchiyama

Oleh Joel Ong

Oleh Rakesh Mohan dan Janak Raj

Oleh Steven Okun, Megan Willis, Noemie Viterale

Oleh Saliem Fakir

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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.

Studio EB Polestar, a new entrant to Singapore’s electric car market, hopes to woo consumers by going the extra mile in sustainable design.

The origin of Covid-19 is believed to be a market selling live wild animals. Eco-Business asked Anbarasi Boopal of Singapore-based animal welfare charity Acres about the link between the exploitation of animals and pandemics, and what can be done to curb the illegal wildlife trade.

An e-jeepney in the Philippines. A growing movement is underway to electrify Southeast Asia's transport. Image: Eco-Business

In gridlocked, smoggy Southeast Asian cities, change is afoot to electrify transport and clear some of the world's most polluted skies. This video documents the pockets of hope for e-mobility around the most climate-vulnerable region.

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In a new series 'On the frontlines' that spotlights the challenges facing corporate changemakers, the sustainability chief for the Indian conglomerate argues that while language around ESG has become muddled, this should not prevent climate action.

Studio EB CapitaLand sustainability chiefs Vinamra Srivastava and Giovanni Cossu tell the Eco-Business Podcast that there is a viable path to net zero for the world's fastest growing cities.

Studio EB With alternatives such as sustainable aviation fuel still too expensive and low in demand for the aviation industry to consider, carbon offsets could be a way to reduce emissions – if used right. EcoSecurities and the International Air Transport Association tell the Eco-Business podcast how airlines can ensure compliance when new regulations become mandatory

Pretending to be an ESG guru while actually knowing little or nothing about environmental or social issues is known as competency greenwash

Former Monetary Authority of Singapore sustainability chief Darian McBain and recruiter Paddy Balfour tell the Eco-Business podcast why people are exaggerating their ESG expertise and why that's a problem in a key region for sustainable development.

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