https://www.eco-business.com/Asia Pacific news from Eco-Business for the cleantech and green business community.enCopyright (c) 2021, Eco-BusinessThu, 14 May 2026 00:33:00 +0000noAsia Pacific news from Eco-Business for the cleantech and green business community.https://www.eco-business.com/news/landless-bangladeshi-farmers-suffer-as-paddy-fades-in-barind/In response to water scarcity, agriculture in north-western Bangladesh is transitioning – but leaving landless communities behind.Thu, 14 May 2026 00:33:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/landless-bangladeshi-farmers-suffer-as-paddy-fades-in-barind/https://www.eco-business.com/news/singapore-urges-smes-to-adopt-climate-solutions-to-curb-rising-electricity-bills/As conflict in the Middle East drives energy prices up, Singapore's smaller firms should adopt technologies that lower their electricity consumption and emissions – and make use of a grant to pay for them, a minister has said.Wed, 13 May 2026 14:40:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/singapore-urges-smes-to-adopt-climate-solutions-to-curb-rising-electricity-bills/https://www.eco-business.com/news/taiwan-ramps-up-microplastic-controls-with-land-sea-strategy/Government expands monitoring, waste reduction and recycling efforts as officials warn pollution has become a global and cross-border threat.Wed, 13 May 2026 10:34:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/taiwan-ramps-up-microplastic-controls-with-land-sea-strategy/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/the-evolution-of-carbon-markets-in-asia-could-define-their-global-future/As national systems rapidly expand in the region, the challenge and opportunity is to align them into an interoperable network that can unlock efficient, trusted, and scalable global climate finance.Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/the-evolution-of-carbon-markets-in-asia-could-define-their-global-future/https://www.eco-business.com/news/bridge-data-centres-completes-pilot-using-ecoceres-waste-based-biodiesel-as-backup-power/Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), derived entirely from waste-based feedstock, successfully substituted diesel in a pilot project at BDC’s data centre campuses. The biofuel met all performance and emissions targets.Wed, 13 May 2026 01:07:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/bridge-data-centres-completes-pilot-using-ecoceres-waste-based-biodiesel-as-backup-power/https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-singapore-tighten-carbon-credit-ties-but-deal-lacks-full-article-6-rulebook-say-observers/The Philippines signed its first legal framework for trading carbon credits. Experts caution that key rules for measuring and approving emission cuts are still missing.Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-singapore-tighten-carbon-credit-ties-but-deal-lacks-full-article-6-rulebook-say-observers/https://www.eco-business.com/podcasts/geothermal-is-no-longer-an-underdog-technology-but-a-strategic-advantage-for-the-philippines/Critical to the country’s energy security in the 1970s, geothermal is now re-emerging as the Philippines’ biggest clean energy advantage at a time when countries are seeking reliable, round-the-clock renewable power.Tue, 12 May 2026 07:25:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/podcasts/geothermal-is-no-longer-an-underdog-technology-but-a-strategic-advantage-for-the-philippines/https://www.eco-business.com/news/japan-warns-okinawa-lng-plant-could-harm-coral-reefs-raises-risk-of-future-shutdown/The country's environment ministry tells Okinawa Electric new gas plant must reduce overall emissions, warning project near coral and seagrass ecosystems could face curbs if it fails to align with climate goals.Tue, 12 May 2026 06:49:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/japan-warns-okinawa-lng-plant-could-harm-coral-reefs-raises-risk-of-future-shutdown/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/the-energy-crisis-is-reshaping-asias-energy-transition-pathway/Energy shocks expose Asia Pacific's gas gamble, as plunging battery costs and flexible demand tools emerge as cheaper, more secure alternatives to ‘transition fuel’ liquified natural gas.Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/the-energy-crisis-is-reshaping-asias-energy-transition-pathway/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/beyond-green-extractivism-aseans-security-depends-on-justice/The 48th Asean Summit in Cebu closed last week vowing “just” energy transition yet fossil fuel dependence and “green extractivism” deepen inequalities.Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/beyond-green-extractivism-aseans-security-depends-on-justice/https://www.eco-business.com/news/singapore-sustainability-consultancy-scales-back/The Transmutation Principle CEO Thibaut Meurgue-Guyard cites ESG backlash, corporate retreat from decarbonisation and burnout among sustainability professionals as the consultancy winds down.Mon, 11 May 2026 13:33:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/singapore-sustainability-consultancy-scales-back/https://www.eco-business.com/news/ais-energy-appetite-is-outpacing-deployment-of-ai-based-climate-solutions-iea/Even as AI tools promise major efficiency gains for grids and industry, the energy sector is struggling to adopt them fast enough to keep pace with a data centre boom driving soaring electricity demand.Mon, 11 May 2026 09:19:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/ais-energy-appetite-is-outpacing-deployment-of-ai-based-climate-solutions-iea/https://www.eco-business.com/news/icvcm-approves-another-carbon-credit-standard-mangrove-restoration-rules-as-high-integrity/Conditional approvals were granted to Verra’s revised methodologies for the connection of renewable energy to grids and abatement of methane from coal mines.Mon, 11 May 2026 08:06:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/icvcm-approves-another-carbon-credit-standard-mangrove-restoration-rules-as-high-integrity/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/how-asean-can-reduce-its-heavy-dependence-on-imported-agricultural-inputs/Asean should enhance efficiency of fertiliser application, increase local fertiliser production, and fortify policies on pesticides and seeds.Mon, 11 May 2026 03:53:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/how-asean-can-reduce-its-heavy-dependence-on-imported-agricultural-inputs/https://www.eco-business.com/news/extreme-heat-reshapes-travel-in-asia-nearly-half-of-travellers-changing-plans-survey/Rising temperatures and climate risks are driving cancellations, off-peak trips and a shift toward cooler, less crowded destinations across Asia.Mon, 11 May 2026 02:05:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/extreme-heat-reshapes-travel-in-asia-nearly-half-of-travellers-changing-plans-survey/https://www.eco-business.com/news/global-green-shipping-deal-still-on-course-say-advocates/While the latest talks were less fraught than October’s, the International Maritime Organization’s Net-Zero Framework is far from a done deal.Sun, 10 May 2026 13:59:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/global-green-shipping-deal-still-on-course-say-advocates/https://www.eco-business.com/news/the-worlds-great-deltas-are-sinking-threatening-global-food-supplies/The Mekong Delta is sinking. Projections indicate that 90 per cent of this life-sustaining landform could disappear by 2100 due to human-driven factors such as groundwater pumping and sediment capture by dams, compounding the effects of sea-level rise.Sun, 10 May 2026 13:21:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/the-worlds-great-deltas-are-sinking-threatening-global-food-supplies/https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-urges-southeast-asian-neighbours-to-accelerate-renewable-energy-stabilise-food-security-at-asean-summit/Industry groups say Marcos’ remarks reflect a “growing recognition” of urgent realities facing the region at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, energy price volatility, and growing climate risks.Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-urges-southeast-asian-neighbours-to-accelerate-renewable-energy-stabilise-food-security-at-asean-summit/https://www.eco-business.com/news/esg-funds-outperform-peers-and-benchmark-over-longer-term-south-korean-study-finds/Sustainability-themed mutual funds outperformed non-ESG peers and the KOSPI over one- and three-year periods, while showing smaller drawdowns and lower downside volatility.Fri, 08 May 2026 06:41:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/esg-funds-outperform-peers-and-benchmark-over-longer-term-south-korean-study-finds/https://www.eco-business.com/news/mumbai-fishers-raise-alarm-over-plight-of-45000-mangroves/Mangroves implicated in a road project face removal or transplantation, raising ecological damage fears and threatening fishers’ way of life.Thu, 07 May 2026 09:59:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/mumbai-fishers-raise-alarm-over-plight-of-45000-mangroves/https://www.eco-business.com/news/nepals-traditional-grain-bins-help-keep-food-safe-from-heat-floods/In Nepal’s southern plains, Indigenous communities such as the Tharu and Yadav use traditional earthen storage bins (dehari) to safely store grains and seeds, relying on knowledge passed down through generations.Thu, 07 May 2026 07:53:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/nepals-traditional-grain-bins-help-keep-food-safe-from-heat-floods/https://www.eco-business.com/news/south-korean-power-firms-unable-to-project-long-term-coal-losses-amid-2040-phaseout-push-report/A think tank says state-run generators could not provide forecasts on coal plant utilisation, early closure costs or stranded asset risks beyond 2030 as Seoul pursues coal exit and utility restructuring plans.Thu, 07 May 2026 06:57:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/south-korean-power-firms-unable-to-project-long-term-coal-losses-amid-2040-phaseout-push-report/https://www.eco-business.com/news/illegal-wildlife-trade-thrives-on-facebook-report-says/Online sales of wildlife products from protected species are booming on Facebook. The platform hosted more than three-fourths of the 22,000 wild animals and their parts known to be sold online between April 2024 and March 2026, valued at US$65 million, according to a recent report.Thu, 07 May 2026 06:23:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/illegal-wildlife-trade-thrives-on-facebook-report-says/https://www.eco-business.com/news/indonesias-crocodile-attacks-rise-as-wetlands-are-cleared-for-mining-oil-palm/Residents on Indonesia’s Bangka Island say wetland destruction from tin mining and oil palm expansion is driving a surge in deadly crocodile attacks along the coast.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:01:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/indonesias-crocodile-attacks-rise-as-wetlands-are-cleared-for-mining-oil-palm/https://www.eco-business.com/news/india-needs-more-scrap-to-boost-green-steelmaking-can-it-find-it/If the world’s second largest steel producer is to cut emissions in the sector, the country must navigate a complex scrap metal landscape.Wed, 06 May 2026 23:43:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/india-needs-more-scrap-to-boost-green-steelmaking-can-it-find-it/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/aseans-next-generation-of-biofuels-needs-resilience-beyond-blending/Will scaling biofuels in Southeast Asia make the region more resilient to oil shocks, or does it introduce new vulnerabilities? Structural risks must be addressed as biofuels take a larger share of the transport fuel mix.Wed, 06 May 2026 05:20:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/aseans-next-generation-of-biofuels-needs-resilience-beyond-blending/https://www.eco-business.com/news/south-korean-chipmakers-emerge-in-ranking-of-companies-with-biggest-global-ai-revenue-growth/SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics are among the world's fastest-growing AI revenue companies on the back of surging demand for high-bandwidth memory and AI chips, according to investing research platform BestBrokers.Wed, 06 May 2026 02:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/south-korean-chipmakers-emerge-in-ranking-of-companies-with-biggest-global-ai-revenue-growth/https://www.eco-business.com/news/failed-reforms-open-dumping-fuel-sri-lankas-urban-waste-crisis/In a landmark decision, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court recently determined that long-term waste dumping at a site in Meethotamulla violated residents’ fundamental rights and faulted the authorities for allowing the dump to expand beyond permitted limits.Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/failed-reforms-open-dumping-fuel-sri-lankas-urban-waste-crisis/https://www.eco-business.com/news/india-shifts-climate-priorities-as-global-uncertainty-grows/India’s withdrawal from hosting COP33 reflects shifting climate diplomacy priorities – as finance gaps, geopolitical tensions and rising expectations reshape global climate negotiations.Tue, 05 May 2026 14:44:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/india-shifts-climate-priorities-as-global-uncertainty-grows/https://www.eco-business.com/news/taiwan-rolls-out-urban-forestry-water-plans-to-tackle-climate-risks/The government targets rising heat and water risks as studies highlight drought, flooding and urban heat pressures.Tue, 05 May 2026 03:23:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/taiwan-rolls-out-urban-forestry-water-plans-to-tackle-climate-risks/https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-could-cut-28-million-in-fossil-fuel-imports-by-meeting-2030-solar-target-says-report/The new data from Zero Carbon Analytics emerge just as the Philippines, under an energy emergency, staggers fuel hikes to soften inflation from the Middle East conflict.Tue, 05 May 2026 02:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-could-cut-28-million-in-fossil-fuel-imports-by-meeting-2030-solar-target-says-report/https://www.eco-business.com/news/vietnams-race-to-go-nuclear-leaves-villagers-in-limbo/Vietnam wants to open its first nuclear power plant by 2031, but experts question the timeline and villagers fear for their livelihoods.Mon, 04 May 2026 23:56:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/vietnams-race-to-go-nuclear-leaves-villagers-in-limbo/https://www.eco-business.com/news/chinas-bird-tourism-boom-sparks-calls-for-regulation/Bird-pond tourism is raising rural incomes and awareness of threatened species, but scientists say regulation is needed to manage ecological risks.Mon, 04 May 2026 23:53:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/chinas-bird-tourism-boom-sparks-calls-for-regulation/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/malaysia-must-end-fossil-fuel-subsidies-for-economic-and-energy-security/Malaysia's longstanding system of fossil fuel subsidies was built to stabilise prices, but these cannot hold up in prolonged crises of war, supply chain disruptions and volatile fuel markets.Mon, 04 May 2026 06:55:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/malaysia-must-end-fossil-fuel-subsidies-for-economic-and-energy-security/https://www.eco-business.com/news/taiwan-weighs-stricter-air-pollution-rules-that-could-force-factory-shutdowns/A two-month permit deadline, shorter validity and expanded local fuel controls have raised shutdown, energy and supply chain concerns. However, environmental groups backed the proposed amendments.Mon, 04 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/taiwan-weighs-stricter-air-pollution-rules-that-could-force-factory-shutdowns/https://www.eco-business.com/news/bangladesh-caught-between-food-security-and-falling-groundwater/With an aim to stabilise the groundwater table, Bangladesh declared 25 subdistricts of its northwestern part as water crisis zones in late 2025.Sun, 03 May 2026 23:47:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/bangladesh-caught-between-food-security-and-falling-groundwater/https://www.eco-business.com/news/malaysians-paying-twice-for-poor-waste-management-researcher-says/Hidden costs and public spending burden households while raising health and environmental risks.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:57:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/malaysians-paying-twice-for-poor-waste-management-researcher-says/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/world-bank-resurrects-industrial-policy-ball-is-in-southeast-asias-court/The World Bank has made a volte-face on industrial policy. Southeast Asian countries will need to consider the new policy, but calibrate it across vastly different national contexts.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:26:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/world-bank-resurrects-industrial-policy-ball-is-in-southeast-asias-court/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/chinas-next-strategic-edge-sustainable-protein/China’s clean energy playbook is heading for the dinner table.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:01:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/chinas-next-strategic-edge-sustainable-protein/https://www.eco-business.com/news/pakistans-deadly-heat-puts-pregnant-women-at-risk-low-cost-cooling-offers-relief/Low-cost cooling measures are offering vital protection for pregnant women in Pakistan’s extreme heat – highlighting practical solutions where electricity and healthcare access are limited.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/pakistans-deadly-heat-puts-pregnant-women-at-risk-low-cost-cooling-offers-relief/