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Special Reports

This section features in-depth special reports by our editorial team on various issues related to sustainable development in the region and beyond.

Much of Asia's infrastructure was built for a more predictable world, one that no longer exists

Floods, blackouts and overstretched transport systems are exposing a deeper challenge. Across Asia, governments and investors are beginning to write a new playbook, one that moves beyond incremental fixes towards structural transformation.

2 Jul 2026

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As the world marks International Day of the Tropics, the Philippines has pledged to conserve 24 per cent of its land by 2040, but a severe shortage of forest rangers and chronic funding gaps threaten to keep the target out of reach.

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The Philippines has lined up tens of gigawatts of offshore wind projects on in service contracts, is preparing to auction 3,300 megawatts more, and already has 178 megawatts in early development – strong signs of growing interest. How much of this will actually get built, however, is uncertain amid social implications, high costs, geopolitical tensions, and the unclear role of Chinese players.

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Organic farmers in Malaysia and Indonesia have built small-scale models of food security and fairer trade for local communities. However, there are challenges to widespread adoption, including the time needed to improve soil health and expertise required to implement organic practices, experts say.

11 February 2026

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16 January 2026

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8 December 2025

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15 November 2025

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28 October 2025

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27 August 2025

VinFast opens first showroom in Oman

24 August 2025

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20 August 2025

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7 July 2025

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30 May 2025

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16 April 2025

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10 April 2025

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8 April 2025

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19 March 2025

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12 March 2025

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