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Japan debates scrapping car environmental tax, pitting industry pressures against climate aims
Opposition seeks to abolish purchase-time levy, while critics say weaker incentives could slow shift to cleaner cars.
Karbon & Cuaca
Former Temasek head defends Singapore’s green jet fuel levy after criticism by global aviation body IATA
Singapore last week passed a bill to impose a fixed levy on all departing flights from 2026 to fund the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel.
Polisi & Kewangan
Q&A: Give workers a say in AI rollout, says union head
As AI spreads through the world's workplaces, the head of UNI Global Union says workers must have a say in its rollout.
Polisi & Kewangan
Q&A: COP30 Europe envoy on green backlash and taxing tech
As COP30 approaches, special envoy to Europe Laurence Tubiana discusses keeping climate ambition alive in the face of a backlash.
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28 August 2025
Polisi & Kewangan
In data: US tariffs threaten India's shrimp and textile jobs
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Pengangkutan
India's E20 petrol rollout sparks driver revolt
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Polisi & Kewangan
Asian garment industry braces for higher US tariffs
8 July 2025
Polisi & Kewangan
How will Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill affect climate change?
7 July 2025
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Makanan & Pertanian
'Just managing': US tariffs leave Indian shrimp farmers struggling
Polisi & Kewangan
Trump’s budget cuts throw US renewable energy jobs into doubt
6 June 2025
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Polisi & Kewangan
The shape of a new climate politics emerges
21 May 2025
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Polisi & Kewangan
What next for Southeast Asia’s China-backed solar boom?
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20 brands called out for greenwashing in 2025
This year, ‘greenrinsing’ – shifting climate targets after luring investment – cast a shadow over corporate decarbonisation efforts, … -
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Decarbonisation in the Philippines is a ‘balancing act’: First Gen strategy head Joel Jay Soriano
Studio EB As well as adapting to intensifying climate impacts, the Philippines' largest renewable energy company must carefully weigh up … -
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India’s food waste is turning into an environmental time bomb
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Berita / Tenaga
Renewable energy boomed in 2025, but so did fossil fuels
A solar boom, Donald Trump's 'national energy emergency' and AI demand marked a landmark year. -
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Berita / Pembuatan
Malaysia’s chip boom risks soaring Scope 2 emissions, experts warn
Studio EB At the Semiconductor Sustainability Summit 2025, industry leaders said Malaysia’s push to double its global chip share could … -
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Berita / Polisi & Kewangan
South Korea to ban labels on bottled water from 2026 in push to cut plastic waste
Seoul expects more than 2,200 tonnes of plastic savings a year as QR-code packaging becomes standard.
