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Despite Southeast Asia being a major driver of global power demand, its biggest utilities are not neutral grid operators. They also buy and sell electricity, favouring new infrastructure and their own supply over small players like rooftop solar, according to an analysis by Agora Energiewende.
AI has epoch-making potential, but its data centres are being built on the thirst of those who already have the least, academics argue.
Carbon & Climate
Malaysia’s flood losses ease 32 per cent in 2025, but with higher infrastructure damage
Public asset damage rose to US$96.3 million, against total losses of US$236.3 million last year, a new study showed. Although more than half of victims had adopted proactive measures, only about 5 per cent had insurance coverage and 20 per cent made no prior preparations.
Urban wastewater in India is emerging as a critical reservoir of antimicrobial resistance – with researchers urging expanded surveillance to detect outbreaks early and address gaps in policy implementation.
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ADB unveils US$25 million fund to advance Asean Power Grid
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Corporate Responsibility
APAC data centre leaders launch sustainability framework amid energy, water concerns
26 March 2026
Food & Agriculture
War and climate stress push Afghan farmers to the brink
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