Ocean Cleanup System Removes 200,000 kg of Plastic from Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup extracts 200,000 kg of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in Q4 2025, bringing total removal to 550,000 kg.
Bamboo Construction Boom in the Philippines Creates Green Building Sector
Engineered bamboo construction revenue hits $180 million in the Philippines after building codes recognize bamboo as a structural material.
China's BYD Surpasses 1 Million Monthly EV Sales for First Time
BYD sells 1.02 million EVs in a single month, reaching 9.8 million for 2025 and cementing its position as the world's largest EV manufacturer.
Heatwave Across Southeast Asia Breaks Temperature Records in Five Countries
An extreme heatwave breaks all-time records in Thailand, Philippines, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia, causing over 600 deaths and $1.8 billion in crop losses.
Green Cement Production Launches in Malaysia with 50% Lower Emissions
Malaysia's YTL Cement launches LC3 green cement with 50% lower CO2 emissions at its 1.2-million-ton Perak plant, the largest in Southeast Asia.
Groundwater Depletion in North India Accelerates Beyond Projections
Satellite data shows groundwater in India's Indo-Gangetic Basin declining 30% faster than projected, threatening irrigation for 300 million people.
South Korea's Insect Protein Industry Reaches $500 Million Market Value
South Korea's insect protein sector hits $500 million, with 2,400 farms producing 48,000 tons annually for food, feed, and export markets.
Philippines Establishes 24 New Marine Protected Areas in Sulu Sea
The Philippines designates 24 marine protected areas covering 2.1 million hectares in the biodiverse Sulu Sea, banning commercial fishing and mining.
India's EV Sales Double in 2025, Reaching 3.2 Million Units
India's EV sales hit 3.2 million units in 2025, doubling year-over-year, driven by subsidies, falling battery prices, and expanded charging networks.
Indonesia Deploys Mangrove Restoration Drones Across 15 Provinces
Indonesia launches drone-based mangrove planting across 15 provinces, targeting 150,000 hectares of restoration with 72% seedling survival rates.
Japan Trials Small Modular Reactor Design at Oarai Research Center
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries begins testing a 300 MW small modular reactor with passive safety systems at Japan's Oarai Research Center.
Textile Recycling Hub Opens in Bangladesh to Tackle Fashion Waste
Bangladesh opens its first industrial textile recycling plant, processing 50,000 tons annually to convert garment waste into new fiber.