Philippine Asean chairship pressed to deepen cooperation against illegal trade, including fuel, wildlife

Published on February 13, 2026

The European Union-Asean Business Council called on the Phillippines to steer member states into strengthening licensing and oversight frameworks for high risk goods like fuel, wildlife, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and alcohol.

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Singaporean, Malaysian consumers left with few sustainable seafood options due to price, limited supply: survey

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Weak labelling, patchy retailer commitments and high prices are preventing consumers from acting on their appetite for responsibly harvested seafood, a study by certifier Marine Stewardship Council finds.

The single greatest tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is energy efficiency

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Here’s a trick question: What is the greatest source of new energy in North America since 1975? It’s not solar. It’s not wind. It’s not nuclear.It’s energy efficiency.Energy efficiency is the cheapest source of new energy because every kilowatt-hour that I save on the grid is one that someone else can use.Within the world of computers, the price-performance efficiency is even more pronounced. A 20