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“Aside from investigating anomalous contracts and ensuring corrupt officials and contractors are made to face legal consequences, the President must also pursue accountability from the biggest polluters.” 1 September 2025, Quezon City — Last Saturday’s sudden deluge in Quezon City saw 141 millimeters of rain fall in just one hour—five days’ worth of rainfall compressed […]

South Australian farmer confidence has dropped significantly through winter as rising concerns over input costs and government policy compounded ongoing seasonal challenges. The state’s net rural confidence fell to three per cent, down from 25 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, released today. Nearly a third of

ASUENE Inc. is honored to be named to Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch 2025,” an annual list announced on August 26, 2025 by the Asia edition of the U.S. business magazine Forbes. This prestigious list highlights 100 fast-rising small companies and startups across the Asia-Pacific region, including 14 from Japan. Among them, ASUENE is proud

Key Facts: A team of experts say the rapid and potentially irreversible changes happening across Antarctica’s ice, ocean and ecosystems will accelerate climate impacts worldwide. The changes happening now in Antarctica will have serious consequences for Australia and beyond unless urgent action is taken to cut global carbon emissions, according to new research published today in Nature. Researchers

15 August 2025, Geneva, Switzerland/Quezon City, Philippines—After two years of negotiations, governments in Geneva once again failed to agree on a Global Plastics Treaty strong enough to end the plastic crisis—choosing delay and division over decisive action to protect people and the planet. Greenpeace Philippines’ Zero Waste Campaigner Marian Ledesma, who is in Geneva attending

Named one of Robb Report’s “50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth,” Banwa Private Island continues to captivate celebrities, heads of state, and discerning travelers seeking unparalleled luxury, privacy, and sustainable experiences in Palawan, Philippines. Manila, Philippines (15 August 2025) – Banwa Private Island, the ultra-exclusive private island in Palawan, Philippines, continues to solidify its standing

14 August 2025, Geneva, Switzerland/Quezon City, Philippines—As global ministers arrive to join the last day of the talks, the Chair has finally unveiled a new draft of the Global Plastics Treaty after seven days of grinding negotiations.  Marian Ledesma, Greenpeace Philippines Zero Waste Campaigner and part of the Greenpeace delegation to the Global Plastics Treaty

11 August 2025, Geneva, Switzerland/Quezon City, Philippines — With just three days left before the final round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty comes to a close in Geneva, Switzerland, civil society groups, scientists, and community representatives warn that talks are veering off course, risking a weak agreement that fails to protect people and

Advancing Innovation, Sustainability, and Human-Centric Development in the Circular Economy KUALA LUMPUR – August 7, 2025 – We are honoured to invite you to participate in the inaugural Institute of Future Technology and Design (IFTD) Forum and Workshops, a groundbreaking collaboration between HELP University and China’s top-ranked packaging institution, Hunan University of Technology (HUT). This

Artyzen Habitat Hengqin Zhuhai successfully passed its green hotel assessment and was awarded the Five-Leaf certification, the highest level for a China Green Hotel in May 2025. Behind this achievement lies not only Artyzen Hotel’s outstanding practice in sustainable development but also a prime example of the deep integration of technology and green concepts. To