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A recycling centre in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

Waste

Iran war rips through Asia’s plastics market, boosting demand for recycled resin

A "huge" increase in demand for recycled plastic as virgin prices spike is complicated by stock availability, rising freight costs, and pressure on the informal sector.
Carolyn Lim, head of sustainability operations, Golden Agri-Resources

Food & Agriculture

Musim Mas stalwart Carolyn Lim joins palm oil rival Golden Agri-Resources

Lim has joined GAR to lead global impact. Rob Nicholls has also left Musim Mas after several years running its smallholders unit.
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Corporate Responsibility

Asia demonstrates least transparency on AI safeguards for workers: report

Only 7 per cent of more than a thousand firms surveyed in the region are using artificial intelligence with adequate safeguards to help workers adapt to the technology’s impact, according to new analysis by AI Company Data Initiative.
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Carbon & Climate

Eight global climate tech start-ups to vie for S$4M in funding at The Liveability Challenge 2026

Finalists from seven countries with solutions targeting the cooling crisis and industrial decarbonisation were shortlisted in a record-breaking year for entries, which saw 1,500 submissions across 100 countries.

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27 March 2026

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Corporate Responsibility

APAC data centre leaders launch sustainability framework amid energy, water concerns

26 March 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Japan report urges companies to adopt ‘pragmatic’ decarbonisation from 2026

25 March 2026

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Transport

How a simple tyre is becoming a test case for sustainable industry

24 March 2026

An installation in Singapore's FairPrice supermarket chain

Food & Agriculture

Methane is a blind spot in Asian supermarkets’ climate strategies, study finds

CDL's microforest at City Square Mall

Cities

Singapore real estate firm eyes growth for microforests to combat urban heat

20 March 2026

A reverse vending machine in Singapore

Waste

Singapore rolls out more than 1,000 reverse vending machines ahead of deposit return launch

18 March 2026

Japan oil rig

Energy

Oil majors shifting from greenwashing to fossil fuel advocacy, advertising study finds

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Policy & Finance

US forced labour investigations could lead to new tariffs for Asia: experts

13 March 2026

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Waste

Pakistan plans plastic reform: Its informal recyclers hold the key

A city of Tokyo, Japan

Policy & Finance

Japan lenders see rising demand for ESG finance as decarbonisation investment grows

12 March 2026

The industrial site of PT Obi Sinar Timur, a nickel processor owned by Harita Group, in North Maluku.

Corporate Responsibility

Indonesian nickel company scrubbed coal power disclosures after complaint to SGX

11 March 2026

A solar farm in Bunaken, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Energy

Singapore venture raises S$50m for Indonesia projects as cross-border solar deals face headwinds

6 March 2026

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Policy & Finance

Malaysia urged to tighten financial rules to protect forests, communities

2 March 2026

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Policy & Finance

Asia Pacific insurers warn climate shocks are becoming a systemic financial threat

26 February 2026

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Energy

Faster, coordinated action needed to deliver Asia’s energy transition: Energy Asia

25 February 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Every click has a cost: Singapore’s push to make digital use more sustainable

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