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Manufacturing
Beneath Indonesia’s big EV dreams loom local costs
Two upcoming projects aim to push the country’s EV industry forward – but without changes to the law, experts fear they could perpetuate local harms.
Policy & Finance
Japan lenders see rising demand for ESG finance as decarbonisation investment grows
A new survey finds nearly half of financial institutions in Japan expect ESG funding demand to increase, with manufacturing, construction and transport sectors leading.
High borrowing costs and weak policy signals slow growth, while social lending dominates over climate funding, a new report finds.
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25 February 2026
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Could Chinese miners be facing stronger environmental standards?
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Corporate Responsibility
Low ESG scores linked to higher default risk for South Korean firms: study
23 January 2026
Corporate Responsibility
Indian wind and solar firm emerges in ranking of world’s greenest corporates
21 January 2026
Policy & Finance
How to improve Chinese farmers’ resilience to climate change
14 January 2026
8 January 2026
Corporate Responsibility
Philippines adopts mandatory ISSB-based sustainability reporting standards
30 December 2025
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Carbon & Climate
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9 December 2025
Corporate Responsibility
Asia’s AI real estate boom reaches Singapore, bringing efficiency and new risks
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Corporate Responsibility
South Korea’s major listed firms hit record sustainability scores in 2025 assessment
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