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Sustainable Finance

Penang, Alliance Bank Launch MYR 100 Million Green Fund for SMEs

By Editors | 06/05/2026

The fund will provide financing and advisory to help manufacturers meet rising ESG demands and decarbonise their operations.

Sustainable Finance

BOJ Opens New Application Round for Climate Finance Facility

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/05/2026

The central bank has opened a new application window for its climate-focused lending facility, detailing specific TCFD-aligned disclosure requirements for applicants.

Sustainable Finance

Thailand Launches Green Transition Finance Scheme for Hotel Sector

By Editors | 01/05/2026

The central bank, government agencies and nine commercial banks have launched a new programme offering financing and technical support to help hotels meet sustainability standards.

Sustainable Finance

Philippines Think Tank Urges Reforms to Close Significant Climate Financing Gap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2026

State-run policy institute highlights a USD 9-12 billion annual financing gap and calls for institutional reforms, including legislative clarification of BSP's mandate.

Sustainable Finance

Cambodia Sets Green Finance Rules with New Taxonomy

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2026

The central bank released the first version of its taxonomy, setting out technical criteria for green and transitional activities.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia Launches Carbon Market Policy, Tax on Hold

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

The policy establishes a framework for carbon credit trading, prioritising market integrity and international cooperation ahead of a carbon tax.

Climate Risk

South Korea Paves Way for Emissions Futures Market with IT Pact

By Editors | 27/04/2026

KRX has signed an agreement to build the foundational IT infrastructure for a carbon futures market, aiming to enhance risk management for corporations

Sustainable Finance

Systemic Barriers Hinder Climate Finance Flows in Asian Nations - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2026

New report finds policy incoherence, governance fragmentation, and deep-seated capacity gaps are preventing climate finance from flowing into key Asian economies.

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China Rolls Out New Assessment System to Enforce Climate Goals

By Mark Johnston | 27/04/2026

The new framework introduces a binding annual evaluation for provincial governments, linking officials’ performance reviews directly to carbon reduction targets.