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Findings from 350 peer-reviewed studies show continuous global exposure from everyday products, healthcare devices and emerging climate technologies. A new report suggests lifestyle changes and plastic-free alternatives to lower risks.

15 Apr 2026

A typical hyper-scaler data centre consumes water equivalent to the volume used by 30-50,000 people every day

Exclusive Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara and the Malaysian states of Perak and Pahang were raised as examples by industry leaders. Thai and Indoneisan policymakers also …

The Asian superpower is shielded from price shocks for now, being both one of the world’s largest oil importers and the biggest clean energy …

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As online platforms expand throughout the country, red tagging and fabricating Indigenous consent can spread faster, enabling land grabs and rights abuses against Indigenous Peoples, found research by nonprofit Asia Centre.

15 Apr 2026

Large-scale solar energy parks have been sparking land conflicts in west Rajasthan, which have galvanised into a state-level protest now.

As Thailand advances its EV ambitions, a looming surge in spent batteries highlights regulatory gaps and environmental risks – underscoring the need for robust recycling systems and regional cooperation.

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University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership postgraduate students during a workshop exercise. Source: CISL

AI can help to solve sustainability problems. But when used unwisely, it risks stripping away context and outsourcing judgment in decision-making. Dr Louise Drake of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership argues that critical thinking and systems insight are essential as business leaders navigate an AI-driven world.

20 Mar 2026 • News

Joel Jay Soriano, First Gen's head of strategy and planning, speaking at the Asian Clean Energy Summit

Investors and governments are not short of money – they are trapped in a system that rewards transactions over transformation. By Marcos Athias Neto

15 Apr 2026

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could push Aseans farmers and food prices to the brink, but the region has options to ease some of the pressure. By Elyssa Kaur Ludher and Paul Teng

Rainforest in Papua province, Indonesia.

Green policy targets environmental outcomes, while industry and trade focus on jobs and growth. When misaligned, green efforts stall and competitiveness weakens. By William Sabandar

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Government must call on development finance institutions to tap on risk management tools to make the capital-intensive technology more investible, Global Wind Energy Council’s Ann Margret Francisco tells the EB Podcast.

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Without traceability in the fisheries supply chain into Singapore, the catch traded at Jurong Fishery Port cannot be labelled "sustainable", say conservationists. The government says it supports sustainable fisheries management practices in line with international obligations and national laws.

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The Philippines’ ambition to become a data centre hub is running up against high electricity prices and a coal-heavy grid.

Opaque labour practices are blamed for alleged abuses of nickel mining workers’ rights, according to a recent study, but will the inclusion of language on labour rights at the world’s biggest climate talks be the fundamental step to ease their plight?

From pandas and K-pop to reused materials and a debut pavilion at a United Nations climate COP for Asean, Eco-Business reports what the region’s countries put on show this year to steer the climate conversations.

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Southeast Asia's clean energy transition

The Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) and Eco-Business today announced a new joint initiative to mobilise the finance and leadership required to drive sustainable development across Asia. Through this collaboration, …

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Turning waste into value: How businesses can compete in a circular economy

Smarter resource use and circular solutions are fast becoming the foundation for resilient, competitive businesses in ASEAN. This article explores how businesses can leverage smarter waste management, powered by digitalisation …