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Environmental defender Meenakshi Raman, who has long advocated for climate justice for the Global South, warns that a lack of transparency and delayed adoption of the amendments of Malaysia's National Forestry Act by states can exacerbate resource exploitation.

Chinese factory workers manufacture solar panels

Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia's solar panel makers face varying tariff rates. Chinese manufacturers have already moved operations elsewhere, and smaller local players and workers will bear the brunt of the fallout.

Earth Day 2025 calls for action to triple clean electricity capacity by 2030. Eco-Business examines which countries in Southeast Asia are leading and lagging for clean power adoption.

Vivian Balakrishnan and Lawrence Wong_Singapore_S Rajaratnam Lecture

The republic will not “capitulate”, but will forge global cooperation to tackle challenges like climate change, says prime minister Lawrence Wong. His speech was made a day after it was confirmed Singapore will head to the polls on 3 May.

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Oleh Kostantsa Rangelova, Yang Muyi

Oleh Yuan Ye

Oleh Abdallah Naem

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Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam have a sizeable presence in the global REE supply chain – now a geopolitical focal point – but although they may have substantial reserves, their REE production levels are still lower than China's. Oleh Gloria Lin

A backlash against the rapid rollout of energy infrastructure defies broad support for renewables. There are better ways of working with affected communities. Oleh Elianor Gerrard, Saori Miyake dan Jonathan Rispler

Leading a group of mothers, campaigner Bhavreen Kandhari tells WHO conference that children need a quicker energy transition. Oleh Bhavreen Kandhari

Resource-rich countries are signing critical mineral deals under duress, sacrificing long-term benefits. Oleh Emily Iona Stewart

Oleh Dr Aishwarya Ramachandran, Animesh Ghosh dan Vaibhav Chowdhary

Oleh Julie Radomski dan Rebecca Ray

Oleh Grant Hauber

Oleh Patrick McCully

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There is consensus that coal needs to be retired early in Asia, but the mechanisms for financing the phase-out are not clear. This mini-documentary examines how transition credits work and whether they can fund Southeast Asia's equitable switch to clean power.

Jovie Montajes, founder of Light of Hope PH

After 20 years without electricity, more than 50 households in Cebu's poorest district have been provided with solar energy, financed by carbon offsets.

Vietnam's wind market is thriving, but more work lies ahead if the country wants to power its booming economy without imperilling its people and the planet.

Southeast Asian nations are racing to bring clean, affordable power to their people, but one country is outrunning them all. How can states make their renewable energy transition a success?

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The sea-level rise expert has moved to Hong Kong – now seen as a gateway to more collaboration with China on climate science. But he tells the EB Podcast that data from US agencies is still critical for calculating climate defences in Asia.

In a new series 'On the frontlines' that spotlights the challenges facing corporate changemakers, the sustainability chief for the Indian conglomerate argues that while language around ESG has become muddled, this should not prevent climate action.

The Eco-Business Podcast speaks to reporters Nadiah Rosli, Adelia Dinda Sani, Gerald Flynn and Hannah Alcoseba Fernandez about funding limits, data access, and reporting against the odds in one of the world's most climate-vulnerable regions.

Jessica Cheam, Mervyn Tang and Jocelyn Dove speaking at the Sharpening the ESG focus 2025 event

Trump 2.0 may prove to be a "bump in the road" for climate action, but banks and investors in Asia see growth and opportunity in the region for decarbonisation as climate risks grow.

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