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Electrified carbon capture and methanol-to-power technologies win The Liveability Challenge 2026
Firms based in France and Singapore claimed the top prizes at the ninth edition of the global innovation competition, backed by Temasek Foundation with new support from Singapore government agency A*Star.
Energy
High electricity prices, frequent outages underscore need for rooftop solar in the Philippines
EB Studio
High power prices, frequent outages and fossil fuel dependence are driving interest in rooftop solar in the Philippines. Cost and policy hurdles, however, are slowing adoption.
Green Buildings
Future-proofing the Philippines means rethinking how infrastructure is built and managed
EB Studio
Green building and regenerative asset management strategies could strengthen infrastructure and curb mounting economic losses in the Philippines amid increasing climate threats.
Across the border, neighbour Shenzhen has the world's first and largest fully electric bus fleets. But Hong Kong has not been able to ramp up EV deployment for its public transport system fast enough to solve the city's air pollution problem.
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Policy & Finance
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Carbon & Climate
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