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Cities

‘Milestone’ improvement in Southeast Asia’s 2025 air quality, but still short of WHO limit

Progress on reducing PM2.5 air pollution was led by Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Cambodia, while the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam recorded declining air quality, a new report showed.
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Cities

Tourism boom in Goa has locals fighting to save their land and water

The state has seen protests in several villages over development projects and a pro-construction law local people say threatens their wetlands.
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Carbon & Climate

Over half of South Korean voters say climate pledges could sway their vote: survey

The poll shows broad support for coal phase-out and local energy supply as climate policy gains political weight.
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Carbon & Climate

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

EB Studio As AI and cloud use surge, the city-state explores new ways to cut the rising energy footprint of digital services.

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12 February 2026

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Lifestyle

Football in sun and without shadow: How extreme heat puts tomorrow’s stars at risk

11 February 2026

In Climate UX's study of Singapore's websites, small-to-medium sized businesses had the greenest digital presence, as they were most likely to use cloud services by big providers that procure clean energy.

Energy

Singapore websites failing global climate metrics, study finds

6 February 2026

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Corporate Responsibility

Most Singapore firms say they have a moral duty to give back – but a minority are acting on it, survey finds

20 January 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Laos enforces nationwide burn ban as air pollution worsens in dry season

14 January 2026

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Cities

LGBTQ+ rights in 2026: What to expect around the world

5 January 2026

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Policy & Finance

Taiwan shifts plastic policy away from bans, sets new reduction targets

29 December 2025

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Carbon & Climate

Eco-Business’ 10 most read stories of 2025

22 December 2025

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Lifestyle

Shocking places where microplastics were found in 2025

19 December 2025

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Lifestyle

Taiwan parks fall short on plastic reduction as circular economy drive gathers pace

11 December 2025

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Waste

Japan’s Yokohama widens rollout of food waste vending machines as Tokyo pushes to curb emissions

5 December 2025

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Policy & Finance

Taiwan plans first heat emergency drill as elderly heat injuries hit decade high

4 December 2025

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Cities

Deadly floods affect millions across South and Southeast Asia, leaving over $4 billion in loss and damage

1 December 2025

Indigenous Peoples at COP30 closing plenary

Carbon & Climate

COP30 secured a win for civil society – what can future hosts learn from Brazil's approach to people’s participation?

15 November 2025

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Carbon & Climate

In pictures: Carbon, cooperation and soft diplomacy at COP30’s Asian pavilions

5 November 2025

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Policy & Finance

Taiwan to classify extreme heat as a natural disaster, joining regional push to tackle soaring temperatures

3 November 2025

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Manufacturing

Fashion brands help textile suppliers boost solar power

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