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A lack of actionable data at a local level could be addressed under the country's highly-anticipated Climate Change Bill. The environment ministry is also studying the need for regular climate change risk assessments.

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Extreme weather and rising emissions exposure threaten manufacturing hubs as firms face mounting costs and disruption.

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Critical minerals will be central to this year’s Asean meetings, said environment assistant secretary Noralene Uy, as the Philippines ushers the region towards domestic …

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Rapid growth in renewable energy and efficiency roles could offset manufacturing job losses, though outlook depends on policy support and investment.

20 Feb 2026

China remains the most disrupted market globally, with executives showing the world’s highest optimism on AI at 90 per cent.

Importing more sustainable produce and boosting green finance could help accelerate the greening of agriculture across developing Asia, write three experts.

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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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World Economic Forum Reskilling Revolution on track to reach over 850 million people

AI promises productivity gains, but without corporate and investor commitment, Singapore risks deeper inequality, higher emissions, and growing social strain as jobs are lost. Oleh Steven Okun, Megan Willis, Noemie Viterale

20 Feb 2026

A critically endangered Sumatran elephant found dead in a pulpwood plantation in Riau, Sumatra raises questions about the accountability of concession holders in Indonesia, argues Aida Greenbury. Oleh Aida Greenbury

Judgments about climate transition pathways, biodiversity impacts and long-term risks do not always fit neatly into existing controls. Asia faces the additional challenge of non-accountants performing sustainability fuctions. Ethical standards are here to help. Oleh Gabriela Figueiredo Dias

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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.

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Without traceability in the fisheries supply chain into Singapore, the catch traded at Jurong Fishery Port cannot be labelled "sustainable", say conservationists. The government says it supports sustainable fisheries management practices in line with international obligations and national laws.

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The Philippines’ ambition to become a data centre hub is running up against high electricity prices and a coal-heavy grid.

Opaque labour practices are blamed for alleged abuses of nickel mining workers’ rights, according to a recent study, but will the inclusion of language on labour rights at the world’s biggest climate talks be the fundamental step to ease their plight?

From pandas and K-pop to reused materials and a debut pavilion at a United Nations climate COP for Asean, Eco-Business reports what the region’s countries put on show this year to steer the climate conversations.

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A growing number of companies are admitting that they can't meet their sustainability targets. Has the era of "corporate vulnerability" begun, where companies are more honest about their sustainability progress?

19 May 2025

Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, today announced that it has exceeded its ambitious commitment to invest US$1 billion in climate finance during …

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Bankable pathways to scale Asean power integration

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Unlocking capital for sustainability: Insights Report 2025

Mobilising resources, particularly through green finance, is crucial to achieving this ambition. To explore and commit to practical solutions, Unlocking capital for sustainability 2025 brought together top decision-makers from finance, …