Closing the ‘world’s best beach’: Balancing tourism and sustainability on Thailand’s Koh Kradan

Tourism activities among domestic Thai travellers exploded after the island was selected as the “world’s best beach” by a UK travel website earlier this year.

Singapore to emphasise the role youths play in driving climate action as Grace Fu visits UN next week

Many youth groups are championing the cause and getting into climate action in a “very concrete way”, noted Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu.

Healthcare, sustainability among key markets as more Singapore firms invest in Sichuan

Singapore was the southwestern Chinese province’s largest foreign investor last year, with about S$5.7 billion invested across some 730 projects.

Hydrocarbons will be important part of future ASEAN energy mix

KUALA LUMPUR: Hydrocarbons will continue to be an important part of the energy mix in Southeast Asia, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday (Jun 26), as affordability and energy secu

Indonesian President Joko Widodo to deliver address at Temasek sustainability event in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Indonesian President Joko Widodo will visit Singapore on Wednesday (Jun 7) to give a speech at Temasek's Ecosperity Week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Tuesday. He will be accompanied on his trip by first lady Iriana Joko Widodo and members of his Cabinet. "Prime Minist

Singapore committed to decarbonisation goals while uplifting workers in the transformation: Grace Fu

Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu delivered a keynote address and participated in a panel discussion about breakthroughs needed for a greener economy.

PUB to fund up to S$5 million to help firms in their water conservation efforts

SINGAPORE: National water agency PUB will raise its funding cap for water recycling projects under the Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) from S$1 million (US$739,530) to S$5 million from Jul 1, as part of its continuing efforts to drive water conservation efforts and promote sustainable water management practices in the n

Toyota to issue $740.5 million worth of sustainable bonds

TOKYO : Toyota Motor Corp said on Friday it will issue 100 billion yen ($740.5 million) worth of sustainable bonds. The world's largest automaker by sales said it would use the money raised through the bonds for research and development as well as capital investment for battery electric vehicles and fuel-

The Climate Conversations: What is a ‘green’ funeral?

Even in death, humans can look for and choose to have an eco-friendlier way to say goodbye. On The Climate Conversations podcast, host Julie Yoo speaks to the man in charge of one of the oldest funeral companies who believes that “the journey to the end matters equally as well”.

The Climate Conversations: What is a ‘green’ funeral?

Even in death, humans can look for and choose to have an eco-friendlier way to say goodbye. On The Climate Conversations podcast, host Julie Yoo speaks to the man in charge of one of the oldest funeral companies who believes that “the journey to the end matters equally as well”.