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Laos’ Hydropower Boom Comes at a High Environmental Cost

Laos , Jan 27, 2025 Laos has emerged as a major player in Southeast Asia’s energy landscape, aggressively expanding its hydropower capacity to meet...

Philippines Struggles With Mining Waste After Typhoon

Philippines , July 29, 2024 The aftermath of Typhoon Ariel has exposed a growing environmental crisis in the Philippines, as heavy rains triggered the release...

Brunei Eyes Regional Leadership in Blue Carbon Credits

Brunei , November 28, 2023 Brunei is stepping into the climate finance spotlight by aiming to become Southeast Asia’s leading hub for blue carbon credits....

Thailand’s Floating Solar Farms Set Regional Example

Thailand , May 07, 2025 Thailand is emerging as a clean energy innovator with its ambitious floating solar farms — massive arrays of solar panels...

Singapore Becomes First in Asia to Ban Disposable Coffee Cups

Singapore , Apr 24, 2024 Singapore has become the first country in Asia to impose a city-wide ban on disposable coffee cups and plastic utensils...

Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Faces Worst Saltwater Intrusion in Years

Vietnam , Apr 25, 2025 The Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s agricultural heartland, is experiencing its worst saltwater intrusion in years — a crisis being blamed on...

Malaysia’s Mangrove Restoration Program Gets Private Backing

Malaysia , Nov 08, 2024 Malaysia is scaling up its coastal conservation efforts, with the country’s largest palm oil firms stepping in to fund mangrove...

Indonesia’s Carbon Market Launch Faces Credibility Hurdles

Indonesia , Mar 11, 2025 Indonesia has officially launched its voluntary carbon trading platform, IDX Carbon, in an effort to boost climate finance and position...

TikTok Shop Ban in Indonesia Spurs E-commerce Rethink

Indonesia , Oct 04, 2023 Indonesia has officially banned TikTok Shop, citing concerns over unfair trade practices, data protection, and competition with local platforms. The...

Laos Approves Blockchain for Land Title Verification

Laos , May 14, 2024 Laos has taken a significant step toward modernizing its land ownership system by approving the use of blockchain technology for...