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Resilient and ready: Thai businesses don’t see climate action as a burden but a ‘competitive edge’
A new Climate Change Act expected to introduce mandatory emissions reporting and reshape the nation’s business landscape will further accelerate Thai companies’ push to decarbonise and stay globally competitive, says UOB Thailand sustainability chief Chow Wong Yuen.
Food & Agriculture
Technical knowledge remains the biggest hurdle for independent palm oil smallholders to comply with EUDR
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Many still struggle with local certification standards, while EUDR adds further complexity by requiring land documents, geolocation data and traceability requirements, say sustainability professionals.
From Thailand’s elephant plains to the Philippines’ coral sanctuaries, these destinations share one belief: that tourism must give back more than it takes. In Southeast Asia, ecotourism isn’t just about seeing nature – it’s about keeping it alive.
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GRI appoints Vincent de Paz as country manager for the Philippines
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