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Policy & Finance

Critics call US–Indonesia trade deal ‘extractive colonialism’ over mining, fossil fuels

Activists warn a new US-Indonesia trade deal could accelerate mining, deforestation and fossil fuel use, with weak, nonbinding environmental safeguards.
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Carbon & Climate

India sets new targets to cut emissions intensity, increase renewables share by 2035

The new targets are seen as cautious and deliberately conservative. India's latest Nationally Determined Contribution to the Paris Agreement also requires more details on sector-specific decarbonisation pathways, say experts.
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Carbon & Climate

Japan report urges companies to adopt ‘pragmatic’ decarbonisation from 2026

Global slowdown, higher costs and policy uncertainty drive shift towards profitability, energy security and adaptation.
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Food & Agriculture

Methane is a blind spot in Asian supermarkets’ climate strategies, study finds

Retailers in China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore were assessed on efforts to curb methane from meat, dairy and rice supply chains. None have set a reduction target, despite the greenhouse gas’s outsized climate impact.

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18 March 2026

Taiwan falls short of 2025 green power goal as coal share exceeds target

Carbon & Climate

Taiwan misses 2025 renewable target as coal power remains above goal

17 March 2026

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Transport

Laos slashes EV fees, hikes petrol car charges to curb fuel use

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Policy & Finance

Data centre surge in Thailand sparks water and air pollution concerns

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Carbon & Climate

China’s new carbon target tests balance between GDP growth and climate action

13 March 2026

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Cities

Climate change is an inflammatory disease issue

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Policy & Finance

Japan lenders see rising demand for ESG finance as decarbonisation investment grows

11 March 2026

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Energy

Singapore venture raises S$50m for Indonesia projects as cross-border solar deals face headwinds

9 March 2026

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Cities

As the Gulf conflict widens, so does its environmental footprint

6 March 2026

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Policy & Finance

China sets 17 per cent carbon intensity cut in new five-year climate plan

5 March 2026

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Waste

Japan firms develop low-energy process to recover ammonia from biogas waste

3 March 2026

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Energy

South Korea, Singapore sign pact to study small modular reactors

26 February 2026

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Energy

Faster, coordinated action needed to deliver Asia’s energy transition: Energy Asia

25 February 2026

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Carbon & Climate

Every click has a cost: Singapore’s push to make digital use more sustainable

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Policy & Finance

South Korea’s ESG finance hits record $1.5 trillion but momentum fades

23 February 2026

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Policy & Finance

China’s Belt and Road must adapt to survive a hotter world

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Carbon & Climate

Thailand tests AI-powered sensors to identify sources of toxic PM2.5 haze

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