Eco-Business

Economists suggest the 2026 haze will cost Singapore more than the 2015 episode, while other estimates state that Malaysia is losing RM20 million (US$4.9 million) to RM50 million (US$12.3 million) a day. Seven companies have been served notices under Singapore's Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.

Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go met with World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde on the sidelines of the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss the Bank’s portfolio in the Philippines, which includes development policy operations (DPOs) and catastrophe deferred drawdown options (CATDDOs) in the pipeline.

Southeast Asian finance ministers seek private capital, guarantees and technical support as region faces costly energy transition and rising climate risks.

A large number of parked cars in Indonesia

The sector requires US$6.2 trillion by 2060 under Asean’s coordinated transition scenario, but high financing costs threaten progress, found a new study by the Asean Centre for Energy.

Rising electricity demand from data centres is putting pressure on the country to expand generation and grid capacity, but shorter-term commitments from some operators could make it harder to recover the cost of those investments, said the country’s energy regulator.

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Oleh Taejun Kang

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Oleh Taejun Kang

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As environmental disasters increasingly spill across borders, timely and transparent crisis communication is becoming an important test of Indonesia’s regional leadership and diplomacy. Oleh Jessica Martha

Electric grid in Semanggol, Perak, Malaysia

Coordinated investment, harmonised rules and protections for workers and households must underscore Southeast Asia’s push for a clean, connected power grid. Oleh Dr Nora Yusma Mohamed Yusof

Studio EB Stronger standards and fire prevention can help, but lasting progress requires action across industries, governments and communities. Oleh Aryo Gustomo

While there is no single prescription for energy security, strengthening 'response capacity,' such as by establishing stockpiles, substituting sources, and diversifying suppliers, is essential. The point is not to eliminate vulnerabilities altogether, but to ensure that there are options when disruption arrives. Oleh Diego Hernandez Diaz, Luciano Di Fiori dan Tiago Devesa

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Oleh Tran Nguyen dan Tobias Burgers

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Speakers at Unlocking Capital for Sustainability Thailand 2026 discuss how private capital and blended finance can help build climate resilience across Asia Pacific.

As water stress intensifies across Thailand, speakers at Unlocking Capital for Sustainability Thailand 2026 examine how policy, finance and business can strengthen water security.

Speakers at Unlocking capital for sustainability Indonesia 2026 discuss how Indonesia can power its mineral boom without compromising climate goals or community trust

Studio EB Singapore's rapidly expanding digital economy is driving a surge in data centre energy consumption, creating new challenges for the country's low-carbon ambitions. This Eco-Business video explores how green software and efficient digital infrastructure can support sustainable digital growth.

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Studio EB Critical to the country’s energy security in the 1970s, geothermal is now re-emerging as the Philippines’ biggest clean energy advantage at a time when countries are seeking reliable, round-the-clock renewable power, says Francis Giles B. Puno, president and chief operating officer of First Gen Corporation.

A small-scale miner in Bicol, Philippines

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 processing as summit chair.

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.

As the Philippines gears up to chair Asean next year, Michael Sinocruz says the government will push offshore wind to bolster cross-border renewable energy trade, while protecting marine life impacted by infrastructure.

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