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Carbon & Climate

Thailand’s low-carbon push puts jobs and livelihoods in focus

A new transition roadmap will examine support for workers and smaller businesses, but participation and implementation funding remain unclear.
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Energy

Latest Asean energy outlook ditches carbon neutrality pathway, projects higher emissions by 2050

Asean’s official energy outlook, endorsed by its energy ministers on 8 October, reveals a gap between the region’s energy plans and its members’ net-zero pledges, and allows new coal plants to be built even in its lowest-emissions scenario.
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Policy & Finance

Climate insurance could save small businesses. Why is it so hard to reach them?

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.
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Energy

AI speeds Thailand’s clean energy, but grid must catch up, say industry officials

Developers are using AI to design and manage clean energy projects faster, but industry leaders say Thailand needs smarter grids and clearer rules to turn that capability into reliable power.

All Thailand News

1 October 2026

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Waste

South Korea’s food waste rethink began with citizens demanding change

30 September 2026

The opening plenary of Unlocking capital for sustainability Thailand, held in Bangkok on 23 Septembe

Water

Thailand’s high-tech push faces water security risks, experts say

23 September 2026

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Cities

‘Basic’ Chinese knowledge sharing dims Thai rail job prospects

22 September 2026

Water is becoming a factor that can shape where companies invest, how much they can produce and how resilient their supply chains will be

Water

Southeast Asia’s growth is getting thirstier – and businesses are taking notice

18 September 2026

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Policy & Finance

Climate adaptation and resilience need its own investment language: MAS

16 September 2026

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Waste

EU scrap rules threaten aluminium supply to Southeast Asian recyclers

12 September 2026

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Energy

Explainer: How Laos’ role as Southeast Asia’s ‘battery’ is changing

11 September 2026

Banks headquartered in eight Asia-Pacific markets facilitated just US$0.83 of low-carbon energy financing for every US$1 directed towards fossil fuels in 2024

Policy & Finance

Thailand’s US$6 billion solar push tests Asean’s green finance ambitions

26 August 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Asia needs to rethink healthcare as climate risks intensify

18 August 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Why extreme heat could be Asia’s most underestimated health challenge

14 August 2026

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Policy & Finance

Thailand tightens data centre rules as AI boom strains power grid

3 August 2026

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Transport

EV adoption in Southeast Asia shows promise but more incentives needed to scale mobility across markets

30 July 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Thai lawmaker seeks panel to review AI data centres' environmental impact

23 July 2026

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Food & Agriculture

Heavily reliant on pesticides, Thai agriculture is ‘trapped in a vicious cycle’

17 July 2026

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Policy & Finance

Thailand seeks Japan's backing for flood-control projects as climate risks intensify

16 July 2026

Thailand EV new rule

Transport

Thailand tightens EV sales scrutiny as rapid market growth raises consumer risks

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