Environment
Climate Transition Pathways and Credit Risks for Firms in ASEAN+3
This note examines how different climate transition pathways affect firm-level credit risk across ASEAN+3 economies, using 12-month probabilities of default...
Unleashing Urban Productivity: How Thai Cities Can Drive High-Income Growth
The World Bank report Thailand Cities of the Future highlights that unleashing urban productivity is essential for Thailand to achieve...
Thailand doubles public solar programme to 10GW as energy security becomes an investment priority
Thailand is doubling the capacity of its public solar-power programme to 10GW from 5GW, in the latest move to reduce...
Bangkok’s Data Center Boom Runs Into a Regulatory Reckoning
As the capital grapples with an unprecedented AI-driven digital expansion, the government faces a high-stakes reckoning—balancing the promise of a...
Investing in Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Sector: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Investors
Indonesia is rapidly expanding renewable energy investments to meet demand, enhance energy security, and achieve decarbonization goals.
Super El Niño Intensifies, Putting ASEAN Rice and Food Security at Risk
Southeast Asia is heading into the second half of 2026 facing its most significant El Niño event in nearly a...
Malaysia Suggests Scientific Cooperation and Long-Term Financial Fund to Tackle Asean Haze Issue
Malaysia proposed a science diplomacy and sustainable haze fund at the 27th MSC meeting in Bali, strengthening Asean's haze commitments...
Can Thailand Adapt as Carbon Footprint Becomes a Critical Factor in Food Trade?
Thailand's agricultural supply chain faces vulnerability due to complex carbon management challenges. Without clear government policy and investment in technology,...
