New coalition launched to push sustainability in Asean
An article by Grace Chua, eco-business.com. Six partner organisations of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) have launched a new platform called ‘Action 2020 in Southeast Asia’ to push the sustainable business agenda in the region. Announcing this on the closing day of the Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development on Wednesday, WBCSD chief Read on…
New hotels spark fear of price war, environmental problems
An article in The Jakarta Post. The rapid development of new hotels over the last few years has raised the prospect of unhealthy business competition in Semarang, Central Java, and environmental problems in the neighboring Yogyakarta province. Secretary-general of the Indonesian Hotels and Restaurants Association (PHRI) Central Java branch, Yantie Yulianti, said that even though Read on…
Developers have $52m incentive to take green route
An article by Audrey Tan, Singapore Press Holdings. Building developers looking to go green now have an even greater incentive in the form of new government funding to help them achieve their goals. The National Research Foundation has set aside $52 million to spur greater research in energy efficient technology and the demonstration of resulting Read on…