| By Eliana Pisons | Kyoto’s tourist tax aims to curb overtourism, promote sustainability, and manage tourism challenges amid tensions regarding foreign residents and visitors in Japan.
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November 19, 2024
US and Japan Spotlight Tech and Sustainability At Annual Conference
| By Eliana Pisons | Technology, sustainability, and security experts gathered in Tokyo for the annual US-Japan Council conference, sharing groundbreaking insights and innovations.
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July 17, 2024
Vietnam Charting a Sustainable Future in Ha Long Bay
| By Han Tran | Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam, attracts visitors from around the world, making it a leading contributor to Vietnam’s economy and highlights the need for sustainable tourism.
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June 12, 2024
Toyota Drives Toward a Hybrid-Powered Horizon
| By Han Tran | While competitors ramp up EV production, Toyota’s focus on hybrids has so far been a success as the company reports a strong revenue of $307B.
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June 3, 2024
China’s Global Supply Chain Powerhouse Meets New Trade Realities
| By Han Tran | Despite being a production leader for many years, China’s long-term trade status is less certain amid ongoing tensions with the US and competition from India and other countries.
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May 28, 2024
Asia Copes with Climate Crisis Amid Soaring Temperatures and Pollution
| By Han Tran | Climate change is a long-standing problem that is only becoming worse, particularly in Asia where temperatures are rising faster than the world average.
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April 27, 2024
Tourism Boom in Japan: Balancing Prosperity with Preservation
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan’s tourism boom is bringing economic gains. But the record influx of foreign visitors is also creating cultural and community preservation challenges.
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April 19, 2024
IMF and World Bank Unite on Climate Financing
| By Linyi Zheng | Leaders from the IMF and the World Bank are streamlining debt restructuring protocols, enabling more effective steps to support climate action in Africa and around the world.
Energy ESG Sustainability
April 12, 2024
EPA Awards $2.29B to Opportunity Finance Network for Clean Energy
| By Xuan Zhong | The EPA’s $2.29B clean energy investment through OFN is a major commitment to addressing the climate crisis, promoting environmental justice, and increasing access to capital.
Environment ESG PFAS Sustainability
April 11, 2024
Dealing with Danger: The Toxic Legacy of PFAS Forever Chemicals
| By Ava Wong | PFAS “Forever Chemicals” found in everyday products have been linked to many health issues. A plant in North Carolina is embroiled in controversy for processing the dangerous chemicals.