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Asia’s financiers must look beyond headlines on environmental risks
When smoke from forest and land fires in Indonesia reaches Singapore, the consequences are immediately apparent. People check pollution readings, outdoor activities are disrupted and the search for th…
Asean energy transition hinges on where capital can find returns
Capital is no longer the biggest constraint on Asean’s energy transition. The harder question is where that capital can find viable projects, predictable returns and the policy certainty needed …
Nepal isn’t the only disaster‑struck country waiting for money from the global climate Loss and Damage Fund
As it faces the enormous task of rebuilding from a deadly flood that tore through communities in the Himalayas, Nepal is seeking compensation from the international Fund for Responding to Loss and Dam…
How sustainability drives Cambodia’s business growth
The global adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards presents a critical juncture for Cambodia’s economic integration. As foreign direct investment and international trade incr…
Massive contribution from palm oil industry player for environmental conservation
More than 200,000 independent oil palm smallholders across Malaysia are playing a dual role as producers of one of the country’s most strategic commodities while actively contributing to environmental…
The Carbon Accounting Reckoning: What Scope 1, 2 & 3 Mean for ASEAN’s Small Businesses
A quiet but significant shift is taking place across Southeast Asia’s supply chains. While many small business owners may not yet feel its impact, the effects are beginning to ripple throughout …
Cambodia Launches Plastic Action Roadmap to Reduce Plastic Pollution
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Philippines scales blue carbon with $1 billion financing, blue economy law
The Philippines is advancing marine ecosystem management, backed by USD 1 billion in international financing and a new national blue economy framework. (Photo: iStock) The Philippines is stepping up e…
Malaysia to speed up licensing to draw foreign investment in sustainable aviation fuel
The government will accelerate and simplify licensing approvals for activities related to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to attract greater foreign investment and strengthen Malaysia’s position in th…