Menu
Search
English
English
简体中文
Bahasa Indonesia
Bahasa Malaysia
Publish with us
Subscribe
Sign in
Search
Close search bar
Winner | Asian Digital Media Awards 2022
News
Opinion
Podcasts
Videos
EB Studio
Press Releases
Events
Jobs
Intelligence
Topics
SDGs
More+
Edition
International
Asia Pacific
China
USA
Europe
Menu
News
Opinion
Podcasts
Videos
EB Studio
Press Releases
Events
Jobs
Research
Subscribe
Sign in
Close menu
Eco-Business
Edition
Search Eco-Business
Search
Language
English
简体中文
Bahasa Indonesia
Bahasa Malaysia
Edition
International
Asia Pacific
China
USA
Europe
Sections
Home
News
Show more News
Industry Spotlight
Feature Series
Special Reports
A-Z Tags
Opinion
Podcasts
Videos
About Us
Show more About us
Our Team
Join Us
Advisory Board
Contributors
Contact Us
Strategic Organisations
EB Studio
Press Releases
Events
Jobs
Intelligence
Topics
Show more Topics
Carbon & Climate
CSR
Cities
Energy
Food & Agriculture
Green Buildings
Lifestyle
Manufacturing
Policy & Finance
Transport
Waste
Water
Sustainable Development Goals
Show more SDGs
1. Poverty
2. Hunger
3. Health
4. Education
5. Gender equality
6. Water
7. Energy
8. Economic growth
9. Infrastructure
10. Inequality
11. Cities
12. Consumption
13. Climate
14. Oceans
15. Biodiversity
16. Peace
17. Partnerships
Regions
Show more Regions
Australia
China
Europe
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Subscribe
Eco-Business Account
Newsletters
EB Circle
EB Premium
Follow Us
Facebook
Twitter
Linkedin
Instagram
Telegram
Vimeo
YouTube
RSS
EB Initiatives
EB Impact
Southeast Asia's Clean Energy Transition
People: Movers and shakers in sustainability
Changing Course
EB Events
The Liveability Challenge 2023
ESG and sustainability in Asia: A business strategy
All Eco–Business events →
News / #crime
Policy & Finance
In crisis-hit Pakistan, rogue loan apps add to financial pain
As low-income Pakistanis fall foul of unscrupulous lending apps, complaints of fraud, data abuse and blackmail alarm authorities.
1 Jun 2023
In crisis-hit Pakistan, rogue loan apps add to financial pain
Policy & Finance
Millions in unpaid taxes amassed by Indonesian oil palm plantations
Taxes are not paid on some 9 million hectares (22.2 million acres), an area three times the size of Belgium, an Indonesian government audit finds.
Millions in unpaid taxes amassed by Indonesian oil palm plantations
Energy
Is nickel mining for EVs fuelling abuses in Southeast Asia?
As electric vehicle sales soar, report warns of rights and environmental risks in nickel producers Indonesia and the Philippines.
Is nickel mining for EVs fuelling abuses in Southeast Asia?
Policy & Finance
Indonesia's illicit oil palm farms granted amnesty despite largescale deforestation
Indonesia has legalised oil palm plantations one and a half times the size of London that were operating illegally in forest areas.
Indonesia's illicit oil palm farms granted amnesty despite largescale deforestation
All #crime News
5 May 2023
Policy & Finance
Corruption stokes malpractice in Indonesia's palm oil industry
Corruption stokes malpractice in Indonesia's palm oil industry
4 May 2023
Policy & Finance
‘Farming tigers or rhinos is not beyond possibility,’ says head of Nepal’s wildlife department
‘Farming tigers or rhinos is not beyond possibility,’ says head of Nepal’s wildlife department
Cities
Activists slam scheme to cull Sri Lanka's crop-raiding macaques, export 100,000 monkeys to China
Activists slam scheme to cull Sri Lanka's crop-raiding macaques, export 100,000 monkeys to China
28 April 2023
Cities
Why are high gold prices bad for the Amazon rainforest?
Why are high gold prices bad for the Amazon rainforest?
25 April 2023
Policy & Finance
Product labels may be failing to protect pangolins in China
Product labels may be failing to protect pangolins in China
17 April 2023
Policy & Finance
‘Misleading’ population count of Javan rhinos could chart their extinction
‘Misleading’ population count of Javan rhinos could chart their extinction
12 April 2023
Cities
As Nepal’s rhino population increases, are threats being overlooked?
As Nepal’s rhino population increases, are threats being overlooked?
5 April 2023
Waste
What can be learnt from the response to the Ohio chemical spill?
What can be learnt from the response to the Ohio chemical spill?
4 April 2023
Carbon & Climate
Ecocide: Should destroying nature be an international crime?
Ecocide: Should destroying nature be an international crime?
8 February 2023
Cities
India's poor coal 'thieves' forced to scavenge for survival
India's poor coal 'thieves' forced to scavenge for survival
5 January 2023
Transport
Bangladesh roads flagged for cutting across national parks, wildlife sanctuaries
Bangladesh roads flagged for cutting across national parks, wildlife sanctuaries
Policy & Finance
Brazil targets Amazon rainforest NFTs in win for indigenous people
Brazil targets Amazon rainforest NFTs in win for indigenous people
Cities
Greta Thunberg's rise from youth activist to global climate leader
Greta Thunberg's rise from youth activist to global climate leader
3 January 2023
Policy & Finance
Internet freedom crackdowns across Asia target citizens, Big Tech
Internet freedom crackdowns across Asia target citizens, Big Tech
28 December 2022
Water
Lahore’s new city plan beset by legal challenges and flood worries
Lahore’s new city plan beset by legal challenges and flood worries
13 December 2022
Cities
Tourism resurgence spells danger for Philippine pangolins
Tourism resurgence spells danger for Philippine pangolins
Page 1
Most popular
News /
Energy
As Asian heatwaves require burning more fossil fuels, fears of a slower transition grow
Gas and coal demand is up in South and Southeast Asia, as governments look to get people enough …
As Asian heatwaves require burning more fossil fuels, fears of a slower transition grow
News /
Food & Agriculture
How Indonesia's smallholders are reducing pesticides in coffee
EB Studio
Coffee growers in Indonesia face many challenges in meeting the maximum residue limits for pesticides in coffee. Adopting …
How Indonesia's smallholders are reducing pesticides in coffee
News /
Policy & Finance
Indonesia, Malaysia cry 'discrimination' in lobbying against EU palm oil restrictions
Indonesia and Malaysia will send top officials to Brussels to voice concerns over a new regulation that bans …
Indonesia, Malaysia cry 'discrimination' in lobbying against EU palm oil restrictions
News /
CSR
SDG adoption is high, but more real action needed to achieve goals: UNDP’s Fabienne Michaux
Signalling alignment with the United Nation's global goals 'is not a bad thing', but businesses need to put …
SDG adoption is high, but more real action needed to achieve goals: UNDP’s Fabienne Michaux
News /
Policy & Finance
Saying ‘no new coal’ is not enough: Singapore’s central bank puts managed coal phase-out high on agenda
The Monetary Authority of Singapore will launch a public consultation in the coming weeks on its proposal to …
Saying ‘no new coal’ is not enough: Singapore’s central bank puts managed coal phase-out high on agenda
News /
Waste Management
Plastic pollution is surging, so what are governments doing?
UN plastics treaty negotiations resume in Paris to protect the environment from worsening impacts of waste worldwide.
Plastic pollution is surging, so what are governments doing?
Transforming Innovation for Sustainability
Join the Ecosystem →
Receive the latest news in sustainability, daily or weekly.
Sign up for our newsletter →
Sign up for our newsletter →
Strategic Organisations
Stay updated with the best news and views from Eco-Business
× Close
Subscribe to our newsletter →
Subscribe to our newsletter →