https://www.eco-business.com/Asia Pacific news from Eco-Business for the cleantech and green business community.enCopyright (c) 2021, Eco-BusinessFri, 17 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0000noAsia Pacific news from Eco-Business for the cleantech and green business community.https://www.eco-business.com/news/water-stress-increases-downside-risk-to-credit-ratings-of-lower-income-countries-aiib/Improved water pricing can crowd much-needed investments into the water cycle and facilitate transfers from advanced to developing economies, the bank’s economists told Eco-Business.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/water-stress-increases-downside-risk-to-credit-ratings-of-lower-income-countries-aiib/https://www.eco-business.com/news/japans-greenhouse-gas-emissions-fall-below-1-billion-tonnes-for-first-time/The cuts reflect a cleaner power mix and weaker industrial emissions, but challenges remain for Japan's 2030 target.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:47:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/japans-greenhouse-gas-emissions-fall-below-1-billion-tonnes-for-first-time/https://www.eco-business.com/news/as-indian-cities-struggle-to-plan-for-heat-the-most-vulnerable-suffer/Experts say more help for the marginalised is needed to stop urban development making things worse.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:24:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/as-indian-cities-struggle-to-plan-for-heat-the-most-vulnerable-suffer/https://www.eco-business.com/videos/resilience-is-not-a-buzzword-palm-oil-leaders-call-for-industry-reset-amid-global-shocks/What does it mean to build a truly resilient food system? For two of the palm oil sector's leading experts, the answer lies not in ticking sustainability boxes, but in fundamentally reshaping the trust, partnerships, and long-term thinking that hold global supply chains together - especially as geopolitical and climate shocks grow more frequent and more severe.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/videos/resilience-is-not-a-buzzword-palm-oil-leaders-call-for-industry-reset-amid-global-shocks/https://www.eco-business.com/news/chinas-air-pollution-control-enters-deep-water-phase/Now the main challenges lie in regional disparities, increased coal-chemical use and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:48:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/chinas-air-pollution-control-enters-deep-water-phase/https://www.eco-business.com/news/indian-wastewater-rife-with-drug-resistance-genes/Urban wastewater in India is emerging as a critical reservoir of antimicrobial resistance – with researchers urging expanded surveillance to detect outbreaks early and address gaps in policy implementation.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:19:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/indian-wastewater-rife-with-drug-resistance-genes/https://www.eco-business.com/news/godzilla-el-nino-threat-looms-as-indonesias-fire-season-starts-early/The 2026 fire season in Indonesia is already showing early signs of escalation, as burned areas reached 32,637 hectares by February, 20 times higher than the same period in 2025.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:34:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/godzilla-el-nino-threat-looms-as-indonesias-fire-season-starts-early/https://www.eco-business.com/news/what-do-chinas-provincial-plans-signal-for-carbon-emissions/Plans for 2026 indicate they will continue to pull industrial levers to bring about the green transition, but with a primary focus on economic growth.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:18:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/what-do-chinas-provincial-plans-signal-for-carbon-emissions/https://www.eco-business.com/news/andy-yap-to-lead-advisory-firm-climate-smart-ventures/The former managing director of the Singapore-based climate finance consulting group assumes the top role as the organisation enters a new phase of growth focused on accelerating coal-to-clean transactions.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/andy-yap-to-lead-advisory-firm-climate-smart-ventures/https://www.eco-business.com/news/pregnancy-and-heat-in-pakistan-researchers-seek-to-fill-dangerous-knowledge-gaps/Amid rising heat, doctors and researchers are focussing on low-tech, inexpensive solutions to suit Pakistan’s context.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:37:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/pregnancy-and-heat-in-pakistan-researchers-seek-to-fill-dangerous-knowledge-gaps/https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-digital-boom-fuels-disinformation-targeting-indigenous-peoples-study/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.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-digital-boom-fuels-disinformation-targeting-indigenous-peoples-study/https://www.eco-business.com/news/microplastic-storm-unfolding-in-homes-hospitals-and-even-the-sky-report-warns/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.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:41:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/microplastic-storm-unfolding-in-homes-hospitals-and-even-the-sky-report-warns/https://www.eco-business.com/news/jackie-mah-appointed-new-council-member-of-climate-governance-malaysia/Mah is currently the president and chief executive officer of the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM).Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:10:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/jackie-mah-appointed-new-council-member-of-climate-governance-malaysia/https://www.eco-business.com/videos/eb-perspectives-realising-scope-3-reporting-and-disclosure-in-asean/Watch our panelists discuss the current landscape and challenges of Scope 3 disclosures, and the enabling role of technology and organisational buy-in to close the reporting gap.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:23:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/videos/eb-perspectives-realising-scope-3-reporting-and-disclosure-in-asean/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/from-bankable-projects-to-bankable-systems/Investors and governments are not short of money – they are trapped in a system that rewards transactions over transformation.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:51:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/from-bankable-projects-to-bankable-systems/https://www.eco-business.com/news/protesters-march-700-kilometres-to-save-sacred-groves-from-solar-development/Large-scale solar energy parks have been sparking land conflicts in west Rajasthan, which have galvanised into a state-level protest now.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:29:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/protesters-march-700-kilometres-to-save-sacred-groves-from-solar-development/https://www.eco-business.com/news/qa-as-thailand-bets-on-evs-what-will-happen-to-the-spent-batteries/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.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/qa-as-thailand-bets-on-evs-what-will-happen-to-the-spent-batteries/https://www.eco-business.com/news/southeast-asias-data-centres-should-be-sited-in-more-water-rich-areas-experts/Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara and the Malaysian states of Perak and Pahang were raised as examples by industry leaders. Policymakers also said that current tariff structures are being reconsidered to cope with rising water demand.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/southeast-asias-data-centres-should-be-sited-in-more-water-rich-areas-experts/https://www.eco-business.com/news/tropics-to-be-hit-hardest-as-warming-oceans-fuel-humid-heatwaves-study/It’s well known that hotter temperatures due to climate change are dangerous to human health. But when paired with high humidity, this intense heat can be especially deadly. These extreme weather events, known as humid heat waves, are rapidly intensifying and increasing in frequency as the world warms.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:02:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/tropics-to-be-hit-hardest-as-warming-oceans-fuel-humid-heatwaves-study/https://www.eco-business.com/news/my-body-feels-like-lead-heat-is-making-pregnancy-a-nightmare-in-karachi/Rising temperatures are bringing worry and real risks to pregnant women, as nonprofits try their best to help.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:07:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/my-body-feels-like-lead-heat-is-making-pregnancy-a-nightmare-in-karachi/https://www.eco-business.com/news/new-lancet-commission-aims-to-tackle-health-and-justice-concerns-from-sea-level-rise/The new 26-member commission will investigate issues regarding how rising sea levels are affecting vulnerable communities and affecting their health.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/new-lancet-commission-aims-to-tackle-health-and-justice-concerns-from-sea-level-rise/https://www.eco-business.com/news/south-korea-landfill-ban-drives-shift-toward-incineration-report-finds/Local governments focus on disposal capacity over waste reduction as 2030 deadline looms.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/south-korea-landfill-ban-drives-shift-toward-incineration-report-finds/https://www.eco-business.com/news/china-remains-resilient-in-the-face-of-middle-east-conflict-says-adb-economist/But weaker global growth from uncertain environment, could affect demand for Chinese exports, says Asian Development Bank senior economist for East Asia Yothin Jinjarak.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/china-remains-resilient-in-the-face-of-middle-east-conflict-says-adb-economist/https://www.eco-business.com/news/taiwan-to-deploy-zero-emissions-vessel-to-palau-in-climate-diplomacy-push/The Porrima project anchors broader Pacific partnerships on clean energy, resilience and infrastructure.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/taiwan-to-deploy-zero-emissions-vessel-to-palau-in-climate-diplomacy-push/https://www.eco-business.com/news/a-decade-after-formosa-spill-vietnam-victims-still-await-justice/This month marks the 10th anniversary of a marine disaster in Vietnam, caused by the release of toxic chemicals by the Formosa steel plant off the coast of Hà Tĩnh province.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/a-decade-after-formosa-spill-vietnam-victims-still-await-justice/https://www.eco-business.com/news/qa-if-you-are-in-the-business-of-peace-you-must-talk-to-those-who-are-at-war/UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on why he believes direct engagement is the only path to peace – and why he wants to lead the UN.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/qa-if-you-are-in-the-business-of-peace-you-must-talk-to-those-who-are-at-war/https://www.eco-business.com/news/malaysian-youths-file-climate-lawsuit-against-government-for-failure-to-act-on-deforestation/The judicial review application at the Kuala Lumpur High Court demands urgent action to halt escalating deforestation and to honour the country’s decades-old pledge to maintain 50 per cent forest cover.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:18:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/malaysian-youths-file-climate-lawsuit-against-government-for-failure-to-act-on-deforestation/https://www.eco-business.com/news/singapore-company-signs-deals-with-indonesian-firms-to-scale-biofuel-production/Sweet sorghum plantations are to be grown on depleted bauxite mining sites in Bintan, a historical hub for bauxite extraction. Sweet sorghum can used as biofuel, feedstock for bioethanol and as green naphtha, a key ingredent for plastics.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/singapore-company-signs-deals-with-indonesian-firms-to-scale-biofuel-production/https://www.eco-business.com/news/deep-sea-mining-rules-stall-despite-mounting-urgency/Global efforts to regulate deep-sea mining face delays – as unresolved rules and unilateral moves heighten uncertainty over the industry’s future.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:21:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/deep-sea-mining-rules-stall-despite-mounting-urgency/https://www.eco-business.com/news/temasek-trusts-c3h-leads-12m-funding-for-singaporean-healthtech-firm-injewelme/Powered by in-house software and predictive artificial intelligence, the firm’s technology will be used to monitor physiological stress linked to rising climate-related heat exposure.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:17:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/temasek-trusts-c3h-leads-12m-funding-for-singaporean-healthtech-firm-injewelme/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/chokepoint-in-the-gulf-what-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran-means-for-southeast-asias-food-security/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.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/chokepoint-in-the-gulf-what-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran-means-for-southeast-asias-food-security/https://www.eco-business.com/news/bangkok-poised-to-become-southeast-asias-hottest-city-by-2050-new-study-warns/Cities across the region are expected to endure up to 120 days a year above 35°C by 2050, with Thailand's capital seen to be hit the hardest, according to a study by the Asean Centre for Energy.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/bangkok-poised-to-become-southeast-asias-hottest-city-by-2050-new-study-warns/https://www.eco-business.com/news/can-chinas-carmakers-drive-momentum-towards-greener-steel/Big auto and steelmakers say they will deepen cooperation on decarbonisation, but use of climate friendlier steel in cars remains at an early stage.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:36:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/can-chinas-carmakers-drive-momentum-towards-greener-steel/https://www.eco-business.com/news/to-help-people-adapt-to-heat-focus-on-the-savings/City policies should stress practical outcomes and lower electricity bills rather than emission reductions.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:47:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/to-help-people-adapt-to-heat-focus-on-the-savings/https://www.eco-business.com/news/adb-unveils-us25-million-fund-to-advance-asean-power-grid/The Asian Development Bank’s initial funding aims to de-risk cross-border grid projects and revive Asean’s long-delayed integration plan, despite ongoing technical and financial challenges.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/adb-unveils-us25-million-fund-to-advance-asean-power-grid/https://www.eco-business.com/news/worsening-air-in-sri-lanka-blamed-on-transboundary-pollution/With an increase in air pollution levels in several areas, Sri Lankan authorities trace transboundary air pollution as a key reason for the island’s poor air quality.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:40:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/worsening-air-in-sri-lanka-blamed-on-transboundary-pollution/https://www.eco-business.com/news/south-korea-faces-pressure-to-accelerate-and-expand-esg-disclosure-rules/The country’s largest pension fund and ruling party is pushing for earlier rollout and broader coverage, criticising the regulator’s plan as too slow and narrow.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:02:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/south-korea-faces-pressure-to-accelerate-and-expand-esg-disclosure-rules/https://www.eco-business.com/news/pacific-islands-resist-trumps-push-to-mine-their-ocean/Residents of US territories in the Pacific fear deep-sea mining plans hatched in Washington could damage ecosystems and disrupt traditions.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:43:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/pacific-islands-resist-trumps-push-to-mine-their-ocean/https://www.eco-business.com/news/cop30-chief-says-climate-implementation-cant-wait-for-consensus/Brazilian diplomat André Corrêa do Lago said an increasingly fractured world makes faster climate implementation more urgent.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:31:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/cop30-chief-says-climate-implementation-cant-wait-for-consensus/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/why-green-can-no-longer-sit-apart-from-industry-trade-in-indonesia/Green policy targets environmental outcomes, while industry and trade focus on jobs and growth. When misaligned, green efforts stall and competitiveness weakens.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:17:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/why-green-can-no-longer-sit-apart-from-industry-trade-in-indonesia/