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Malaysia to launch new sustainability professionals body by end 2026
The professional body aims to raise standards, strengthen sustainability capabilities and provide a collective voice for practitioners across industries.
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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.
Policy & Finance
Race to deploy AI data centres in space raises safety concerns
Recently announced plans by companies and nations to send AI data centers into space come as experts warn of a perilous situation developing in Earth orbit as thousands of new satellites are launched, orbit the planet, risk collision, and burn up on reentry.
Corporate Responsibility
Asia’s AI real estate boom reaches Singapore, bringing efficiency and new risks
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AI is reshaping how buildings are run, from cooling systems to construction planning. Yet experts warn that the technology’s heavy electricity demand could undermine sustainability gains.
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