Six out of 11 cities which endured heat strongly influenced by climate change for 30 days or more from last December to February 2025 were in Asia, including in Tamil Nadu, Manila and Jakarta, according to data from nonprofit Climate Central.
China is the most affected country in Asia from floods and typhoons, followed by Myanmar, India and the Philippines. But high-income countries are not exempt from climate damage.
Clean energy transport firms NIO Inc, Yadea, Li Auto and XPeng surge in ranking of the region’s most sustainable companies, while Taiwanese corporates make their debut in Corporate Knights’ Global 100 Index.
Two Australian companies in the recycling business clinched the top spots, while five Chinese firms made their debut in Corporate Knights’ Global 100 Index.