Sabah is positioning itself to become the Asia-Pacific’s leading hub for sustainable impact investing, leveraging its rich biodiversity, natural capital and commitment to sustainable development to attract responsible investments that generate measurable environmental, social and economic benefits. The vision was highlighted during the inaugural Sabah Asia-Pacific Impact Investing for Sustainable Read more…
Nextgreen Global Berhad is officially recognised by ASEAN Records for achieving a landmark milestone in sustainable industrial innovation: “First Green Technology Park Adopting Circular Economy Model with Patented Technology to Convert Oil Palm Biomass into EFB Pulp and Paper.” This recognition underscores Nextgreen’s leadership in advancing circular economy practices, green Read more…
Recent assessments indicate that the surge in coal exports from Indonesia to ASEAN markets — while offering short-term economic relief — is likely a stop-gap strategy, not a sustainable long-term export solution. As regional demand falters and ASEAN countries accelerate clean-energy transitions, Indonesia’s coal sector faces mounting structural and policy Read more…
A new analysis by Ember reveals that three key economies in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are making significant strides in shifting from emission-intensive energy systems toward becoming investment hotspots for renewable energy — marking a major milestone in the region’s clean-energy transition. (Ember Energy) Why this matters Read more…
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – 6 SEPTEMBER 2025 — Claire Organics, Malaysia’s artisanal natural skincare brand, has been officially recognised by ASEAN RECORDS for two significant achievements in the region: The dual recognitions were presented during Claire Organics’ 13th Anniversary Celebration, where founder Louise Chu received the ASEAN Records certificate in Read more…
In a major boost to the region’s sustainable development agenda, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are committing more than US$12 billion toward green projects across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The announcement was made at the Sustainability and Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF) 4.0 in Read more…
The Raja Musa Forest Reserve has been officially recognised as a regional reference site for peatland conservation and restoration by the ASEAN Task Force on Peatlands (ATFP), marking a significant milestone in Malaysia’s environmental leadership and sustainable land management. The announcement was made during the 10th ATFP Meeting, hosted by Read more…
