Asia Pacific‘s leading platform for sustainable development
News / #ASEAN
As Thailand advances its EV ambitions, a looming surge in spent batteries highlights regulatory gaps and environmental risks – underscoring the need for robust recycling systems and regional cooperation.
Exclusive
Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara and the Malaysian states of Perak and Pahang were raised as examples by industry leaders. Thai and Indoneisan policymakers also said that current tariff structures are being reconsidered to cope with rising water demand.
With the Philippines and Vietnam reported to being the hardest hit markets in deepfake‑related fraud incidents in Asia Pacific, Josephine Romero of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business Advisory Council emphasised business’ role in driving AI literacy.
As oil and gas firms reap windfall profits from wartime price spikes, regional climate advocates urge governments to tax gains and channel the funds into renewables and grid upgrades to secure Asia’s energy future.
All #ASEAN News
27 March 2026
Corporate Responsibility
APAC data centre leaders launch sustainability framework amid energy, water concerns
24 March 2026
9 March 2026
4 March 2026
26 February 2026
25 February 2026
13 February 2026
20 January 2026
19 January 2026
16 January 2026
12 January 2026
30 December 2025
29 December 2025
Carbon & Climate
Eco-Business’ 10 most read stories of 2025
17 December 2025
Policy & Finance
Arthur Joseph Kurup appointed as Malaysia’s new environment minister
15 December 2025
9 December 2025
Corporate Responsibility
Asia’s AI real estate boom reaches Singapore, bringing efficiency and new risks
Most popular
-
![A sweet sarghom plantation in Kijang, Bintan, Indonesia.]()
Exclusive Sweet sorghum plantations are to be grown on depleted bauxite mining sites in Bintan, a historical hub for … -
![bangkok heat]()
Cities across the region are expected to endure up to 120 days a year above 35°C by 2050, … -
![Logging in Sabah]()
News / Carbon & Climate
Malaysian youths file climate lawsuit against government for failure to act on deforestation
The judicial review application at the Kuala Lumpur High Court demands urgent action to halt escalating deforestation and … -
![A typical hyper-scaler data centre consumes water equivalent to the volume used by 30-50,000 people every day]()
Exclusive Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara and the Malaysian states of Perak and Pahang were raised as examples by industry … -
![Singapore CBD view across the waters]()
News / Policy & Finance
Temasek Trust’s C3H leads $1.2M funding for Singaporean healthtech firm injewelme
Powered by in-house software and predictive artificial intelligence, the firm’s technology will be used to monitor physiological stress … -
![Philippines farmer Bicol]()
Opinion / Food & Agriculture
Chokepoint in the Gulf: What the US-Israeli war on Iran means for Southeast Asia’s food security
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push Aseans farmers and food prices to the brink, …
Receive the latest insights daily or weekly.
Strategic Organisations
