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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 regional electricity demands. While this boom has brought economic benefits and export opportunities, it has also triggered significant environmental and social concerns. The construction of large dams on the Mekong River and its tributaries is threatening...
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 of toxic mining waste from sites across Luzon. Local rivers and farmland have been contaminated with heavy metals, posing severe risks to ecosystems and the health of communities reliant on these natural resources. Residents living downstream...
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. The country is leveraging its rich coastal ecosystems—especially mangroves and seagrass beds—to generate nature-based carbon offsets that are increasingly in demand globally. Blue carbon refers to carbon captured and stored in coastal and marine ecosystems. Brunei’s...
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 installed on dam reservoirs across the country. These projects are not only producing renewable energy but also setting a new benchmark for the region. The centerpiece is the Sirindhorn Dam floating solar farm in Ubon Ratchathani,...
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 — a bold policy move aimed at reducing single-use waste and pushing consumers and businesses toward sustainable practices. The ban, which went into effect this month, applies to all food and beverage outlets, from large chains...
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 rising sea levels and prolonged drought. The situation is disrupting rice farming, endangering food security, and exposing gaps in the country’s water management strategy. Saltwater from the South China Sea has pushed deeper into the Delta’s...
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 restoration projects along the Straits of Malacca. The initiative is being hailed as a positive example of public-private cooperation to address climate and biodiversity concerns. The restoration program targets degraded coastal zones where mangroves have been...
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 the country as a regional leader in environmental sustainability. The platform allows companies to trade carbon credits generated from emissions-reduction projects across the archipelago. The move is seen as a bold step toward fulfilling Indonesia’s climate...
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 decision comes after months of scrutiny over how the Chinese-owned platform was integrating social media with direct sales, raising regulatory red flags. The move has sent shockwaves across Indonesia’s booming social commerce sector. Small and medium-sized...
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 national land title verification. This pioneering move aims to combat long-standing issues of corruption, fraud, and lack of transparency in property transactions, which have hindered investment and development in the country. The blockchain system will create...
