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A typical hyper-scaler data centre consumes water equivalent to the volume used by 30-50,000 people every day

Eksklusif Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara and the Malaysian states of Perak and Pahang were raised as examples by industry leaders. Thai and Indoneisan policymakers also said that current tariff structures are being reconsidered to cope with rising water demand.

14 Apr 2026

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The Asian Development Bank’s initial funding aims to de-risk cross-border grid projects and revive Asean’s long-delayed integration plan, despite ongoing technical and financial challenges.

Powered by in-house software and predictive artificial intelligence, the firm’s technology will be used to monitor physiological stress linked to rising climate-related heat exposure.

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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.

11 Apr 2026

Big auto and steelmakers say they will deepen cooperation on decarbonisation, but use of climate friendlier steel in cars remains at an early stage.

Brazilian diplomat André Corrêa do Lago said an increasingly fractured world makes faster climate implementation more urgent.

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University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership postgraduate students during a workshop exercise. Source: CISL

AI can help to solve sustainability problems. But when used unwisely, it risks stripping away context and outsourcing judgment in decision-making. Dr Louise Drake of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership argues that critical thinking and systems insight are essential as business leaders navigate an AI-driven world.

20 Mar 2026 • Berita

Even as governments pour trillions of dollars into roads, power grids, data centers, water systems, and housing, the construction industry has yet to leverage the efficiency gains that AI and digitalisation have to offer. Given how important the sector will be for sustainable development, this must change. Oleh Bertrand Badré dan Saurabh Mishra

16 Jan 2026

Addressing energy wastage and taming manufacturing overcapacity are among the domestic issues that China must address as it strives to meet its climate goals. Oleh Chee Meng Tan

At 2°C warming, US$1.2 trillion a year is needed to protect everyone exposed to climate hazards. That may sound expensive, but the benefits of this adaptation would exceed the cost by roughly seven times. Oleh Mekala Krishnan, Annabel Farr and Kanmani Chockalingam

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Oleh Simon Chin-Yee, Mark Maslin, Priti Parikh

Oleh Joseph E. Stiglitz, Imraan Valodia

The sea-level rise expert has moved to Hong Kong – now seen as a gateway to more collaboration with China on climate science. But he tells the EB Podcast that data from US agencies is still critical for calculating climate defences in Asia.

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No publisher in Asia has publicly rejected Big Oil ad dollars to date, and most provide a platform for fossil fuel brands, described by UN chief Antonio Guterres as "godfathers of climate chaos". Journalists and news consumers believe dirty energy advertising discredits climate-related content, but support for a tobacco-style ad ban is limited.

While it might be a temporary solution, the use of palm oil credits, facilitated by leading certifier RSPO, has been crucial in funding sustainable production and regenerative agricultural efforts, say smallholders and industry observers.

More than half of the world's largest proprietors of shipping vessels are from Asia. Eco-Business explores what the region's biggest maritime companies are doing to lower their environmental impact.

Asia’s sustainable economy – set to reach US$5 trillion by 2030 – is a wealth of opportunity. But that value requires assurance by governments and financial markets that sustainability is more than a label. Taxonomies provide clarity.

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Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

In celebration of World Water Day, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, organised coastal cleanup activities across six locations with seven participating malls across nationwide, reinforcing …

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From dialogue to delivery: The Pacific’s climate mobility moment

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Turning waste into value: How businesses can compete in a circular economy

Smarter resource use and circular solutions are fast becoming the foundation for resilient, competitive businesses in ASEAN. This article explores how businesses can leverage smarter waste management, powered by digitalisation …