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Alishan, a mountain region in central Taiwan, is famous for producing the prized high-mountain tea, but its tea production has declined in recent years.

27 Oct 2026

Central Taiwan Science Park

Taiwan’s water-intensive industries are exploring AI-assisted treatment as rising costs, workforce shortages and extreme weather heighten supply risks, according to speakers at the Taiwan International Water Week.

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South Korea has recently revamped national guidelines on human trafficking to make it easier for law enforcement officials to spot and stop forced labour and other abuses in the fishing industry.

Tom Beloe, UNDP's Sustainable Finance Hub Director keynote at CASI

SMEs form the backbone of Asia’s supply chains and labour force across Asia’s emerging markets, yet many struggle to access the finance and insurance needed to withstand climate shocks. Eco-Business speaks to UNDP’s Tom Beloe in Hong Kong, who explains what it will take to reach them.

28 September 2026

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9 September 2026

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8 September 2026

Taiwan, which relies heavily on imported energy, has sought to prevent those higher costs from feeding through fully to household bills and broader inflation.

25 August 2026

The system uses AI to recommend emissions-reduction measures based on factors including a company's industry, equipment, energy consumption and reduction targets.

28 July 2026

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24 July 2026

14 July 2026

7 July 2026

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2 July 2026

1 July 2026

Taiwan's move comes as governments across Asia increasingly use carbon pricing to finance decarbonisation while maintaining industrial competitiveness

24 June 2026

Taiwan's economy grew 8.76 per cent in 2025, but electricity consumption fell 0.3 per cent, reflecting the changing structure of the island's economy

23 June 2026

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22 June 2026

Taiwan plans to ease corporate sustainability reporting requirements and introduce anti-greenwashing guidelines by the end of 2026

9 June 2026

Taiwan law suit

8 June 2026

Taiwan carbon fee scheme

26 May 2026

Taiwan sustainability award winners linked to environmental, labour breaches

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