Singapore sets out guidelines for first sovereign green bond issuance
As the effects of climate change are increasingly felt in Asia, it is critical to speed up sustainable finance to create and enable green solutions, noted Minister Indranee Rajah.
Vietnam needs to do more to sustainably develop sea and island tourism
Cat Ba Island is a major tourist hot spot in the north with beaches, however, it attracts a few tourists from November to March and is only crowded during peak summer seasons.
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Plastic bag charge hike mooted in Hong Kong
The government suggested doubling the charge for per plastic shopping bag from at least 50 cents to at least HK$1, according to a government press release.
More protection of fish, seawater: Ministry of Ecology and Environment
Aside from pollution control, China has also intensified efforts to conserve fish resources, with an annual fishing moratorium imposed in coastal waters during the peak season…
Indonesia’s global role in ocean protection and sustainability
The goal of protecting 30 percent of our global ocean will require an unprecedented level of innovation, collaboration and commitment across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
Temasek launches green investment arm, pledges $5 billion in initial funding
Its investments seek to help the world achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and limit global warming to 1.5 deg C above pre-industrial levels, key goals of the United…
Poor urban development cause of flooding, congestion in Ho Chi Minh City: Experts
For instance, poor solid-waste management could block rainwater and sewage drains, leading to waterlogging and flooding.
China furthers efforts in wind, solar power, to accelerate construction of clean energy projects
The wind and solar power projects is expected to encourage investment of up to 3 trillion yuan in related industries.
Banteay Meanchey farmers call for water shortage help
The commune chief has said that around 1,700ha of early-season rice fields are facing water shortages due to the closure of a main irrigation channel in the neighbouring province.