As the Indonesian government embarks on a massive push to reforest the area around the country’s new capital city in Borneo, it is turning to the private sector in hopes that investors will help suppl…
Environment
Coca-Cola Philippines accelerates efforts to achieve circular economy on plastic packaging, water security
Coca-Cola Philippines concludes 2023 with significant progress in its commitment to environmental sustainability and enters 2024 with an increased resolve to accelerate its efforts. This year, the com…
Laos kicks off festival on sustainable productivity
The Lao National Productivity Festival is taking place in the Lao capital Vientiane to raise awareness of achievements under the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), especially important goals speci…
Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023 launches in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, showcasing regional commitment to climate action
The Asia Pacific Climate Week 2023 (APCW) launched today in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, drawing stakeholders, experts, and policymakers from across the region to showcase solutions and innovations, and to …
Cambodia launches five-year circular strategy on environment
Cambodia on November 15 launched a circular strategy on environment for 2023-2028, aiming to ensure environmental sustainability and promote a green economy. Speaking at the launching event, Environme…
Indonesia’s president pushes US over delayed $20bn funding for green transition
Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo has called on the west to release a promised $20bn to finance his country’s green energy transition and do more to support its critical resources, which underpin emer…
Why the green, circular economy is key to beating the triple planetary crisis
We’re experiencing a triple planetary crisis: climate change, nature and biodiversity loss and pollution. It is critical to quickly transitionto a green, circular economy, which minimizes the environm…
SKC plans world’s largest biodegradable plant in Vietnam
South Korea’s SKC Ltd., secured an investment registration certificate (IRC) to establish the world’s largest biodegradable plastics material production facility in Haiphong, Vietnam. According to SKC…
How do we fight hunger without destroying the environment?
Economics is the art of fixing the problem at hand without creating too many new ones. Raising interest rates might curb inflation, for example, but it’s crucial to pick a rate that doesn’t spiral the…
South Korean ship owner H-LINE Shipping sends first ship for green recycling to SN Corporation in Chittagong, Bangladesh
H-Line Shipping, a prominent ship owner based in South Korea, has taken a significant step towards promoting environmentally responsible practices by selecting SN Corporation, located in Chittagong, B…