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Arthur Joseph Kurup

Policy & Finance

Arthur Joseph Kurup appointed as Malaysia’s new environment minister

He takes the helm of the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability ministry following a Cabinet reshuffle, succeeding acting minister Johari Abdul Ghani and former minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
Semiconductor Malaysia

Manufacturing

Malaysia’s chip boom risks soaring Scope 2 emissions, experts warn

EB Studio At the Semiconductor Sustainability Summit 2025, industry leaders said Malaysia’s push to double its global chip share could deepen electricity and water pressures unless fabs overhaul how they source, use and conserve energy.
Sungho Park at SMU

Corporate Responsibility

Asia’s AI real estate boom reaches Singapore, bringing efficiency and new risks

EB Studio AI is reshaping how buildings are run, from cooling systems to construction planning. Yet experts warn that the technology’s heavy electricity demand could undermine sustainability gains.
UOB Thailand

Policy & Finance

Resilient and ready: Thai businesses don’t see climate action as a burden but a ‘competitive edge’

EB Studio A new Climate Change Act expected to introduce mandatory emissions reporting and reshape the nation’s business landscape will further accelerate Thai companies’ push to decarbonise and stay globally competitive, says UOB Thailand sustainability chief Chow Wong Yuen.

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27 November 2025

Data center in Johor, Malaysia

Energy

Malaysian industries turn to AI and renewables to drive energy transition: survey

24 November 2025

Nik Nazmi Cities MY 2025

Cities

Strong governance and nature integration needed for cities to lead climate fight: Nik Nazmi

19 November 2025

used laptops in a warehouse in Singapore

Waste

Why reuse – not recycling – should be Southeast Asia’s priority in the struggle against mounting e-waste

APCER Taiwan 2025

Policy & Finance

Taiwan unveils draft circular economy roadmap, eyes deeper collaboration with Southeast Asia

15 November 2025

Indonesia pavilion performers

Carbon & Climate

In pictures: Carbon, cooperation and soft diplomacy at COP30’s Asian pavilions

11 November 2025

Palm oil plantation-papua

Food & Agriculture

SD Guthrie chief calls out ‘no palm oil’ hypocrisy, urges true partnership among RSPO members

7 November 2025

Solar panels on a commercial building in Penang, Malaysia.

Energy

Falling technology costs and rising corporate demand make clean energy financially viable for businesses in Asia Pacific

RT2025 press conference

Food & Agriculture

Palm smallholders of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand demand recognition as partners, not problems in palm oil industry

6 November 2025

SMU students

Corporate Responsibility

From ambition to action: How SMU and Ho Bee Land are nurturing Asia’s next generation of sustainability leaders

palm smallholder in Cimulang, Bogor

Food & Agriculture

Technical knowledge remains the biggest hurdle for independent palm oil smallholders to comply with EUDR

31 October 2025

Forests in Papua, Indonesia NDC

Carbon & Climate

Malaysia, Indonesia announce refreshed climate targets ahead of COP30

28 October 2025

Rewilding_travel_ecotourism_Southeast_Asia_Kui_Buri_Elephants

Lifestyle

Rewilding travel: Southeast Asia’s top ecotourism destinations

Singapore's minister-in-charge, energy and science and technology, Tan See Leng, speaking at Singapore International Energy week 2025.

Energy

Singapore forges closer ties with the US on nuclear, plans 'low carbon' data centre

27 October 2025

Malaysia illegal e-waste imports

Waste

US e-waste exports to Asia may exceed US$1 billion, new report finds

GE Vernova_data centres_gas

Energy

'A generational shift’: GE Vernova on how data centres are rewriting the rules on power consumption in Asia

24 October 2025

RSPO China Forum_buyers and suppliers panel

Food & Agriculture

Strengthening buyer-supplier relationships for certified sustainable palm oil: the next step for Chinese brands

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