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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

As industrialisation, digital infrastructure and climate pressures reshape demand, companies are being pushed to look beyond how much water they consume and ask whether the wider systems they depend on can sustain long-term growth.
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Cities

Beyond extreme heat: Understanding Asia’s climate-health future

EB Studio From toxic haze and extreme heat to flooding and shifting disease patterns, climate-related risks are placing growing pressure on public health systems across Asia. Experts say stronger prevention, better data and deeper cross-border cooperation will be critical to building resilience.
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Energy

Asean Power Grid: Singapore, Thailand launch two-year push to clear hurdles by 2028

Speaking at Unlocking capital for sustainability Singapore 2026, Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance Jeffrey Siow said Singapore remains committed to its climate targets even as geopolitics fractures the rules-based order.
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

Bangkok’s response to the LNG price shock highlights a regional problem in which sustainable finance instruments are proliferating, yet clean energy projects remain harder to fund than fossil fuel projects.

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1 September 2026

The 26 August failure occurred in Nepal’s Langtang National Park near the border with China.

Carbon & Climate

Glacier-driven Nepal flood shows mounting risks in warming Himalayas

31 August 2026

Singapore’s carbon tax rose to S$45 (US$35) per tonne in 2026.

Carbon & Climate

Singapore’s CIX, Carbonplace plan merger as carbon markets seek trust and scale

20 August 2026

Road construction work by workers with machinery in Malaysia

Lifestyle

How well are Malaysia’s outdoor workers protected during the upcoming ‘Super El Niño’?

10 August 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Malaysia risks missing crucial reforms as delay to climate change bill creates uncertainty

17 July 2026

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Carbon & Climate

World Cup's 'hottest' edition to end with heat, haze hanging over Spain-Argentina final

Bangkok flood

Policy & Finance

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

15 July 2026

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Cities

2026 World Cup under heat threat as stadiums face unplayable future

14 July 2026

Taipei airport

Carbon & Climate

Taiwan urged to build sustainable aviation fuel hub as 2035 feedstock crunch looms

7 July 2026

A view of Taipei's city centre.

Carbon & Climate

Taiwan government-linked funds face scrutiny over US$1.9 billion in fossil fuel holdings

2 July 2026

Heat in Taiwan

Carbon & Climate

Taiwan stages first nationwide drill for extreme 40°C heatwave scenario

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

Green Buildings

How Asia must rethink the way it builds

1 July 2026

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

Carbon & Climate

Taiwan to direct most carbon fee revenue to local governments, business emissions‑reduction efforts

23 June 2026

An aerial view of Singapore's marina bay featuring iconic architecture and bustling sea traffic.

Carbon & Climate

Singapore unveils coastal defence rules requiring long-term protection against rising seas

5 June 2026

The calls for action come as Asia faces mounting climate risks.

Carbon & Climate

Asian leaders urge climate action as World Environment Day marked across region

27 May 2026

[2] Laos said that it will temporarily suspend imports of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles until the end of 2026.

Transport

Laos suspends fuel-powered vehicle imports in drive to accelerate EV adoption

26 May 2026

Taiwan sustainability award winners linked to environmental, labour breaches

Corporate Responsibility

Taiwan sustainability award winners linked to environmental, labour breaches: report

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