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Putting Sustainability at the Heart of the ASEAN Community Post-2025 Vision
Nov. 9th : The 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits in Phnom Penh (10-13 November 2022) are when ASEAN’s High-level Task Force will try to inspire ASEAN Leaders on the ASEAN Community’s Post-2025 Vision.
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The 2nd World Bamboo and Rattan Conference is Held in Beijing, the capital of China
Nov. 8th: The 2nd World Bamboo and Rattan Conference (BARC) is held in Beijing, the capital of China. According to the information obtained from the conference, the total production value of the bamboo industry in China has now reached 320 billion yuan (approximately 44 billion 568 million dollars).
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China Passes New Women’s Protection Law: Key Takeaways for Employers
Nov. 8th: China amended its Women’s Protection Law on October 30, 2022, aiming to give women stronger protection against sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Taking effect on January 1, 2023, the law has added several provisions that shall impose new requirements on businesses regarding female employee management.
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Fast-fashion giant Shein launches second-hand trading service in US amid sustainability scrutiny
Oct. 19th : Shein’s launch of a second-hand goods trading service in the US reflects the firm’s commitment to minimise waste in its operations and become more sustainable. Photo: Shutterstock Shein’s launch of a second-hand goods trading service in the US reflects the firm’s commitment to minimise waste in its operations and become more sustainable. Photo: Shutterstock Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein, whose rapid international growth helped it become one of the world’s most valuable start-ups, has made second-hand trading of its clothes a new feature on its app amid criticism about sustainability in its operations.
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China moves to standardize fragmented ESG reporting landscape
China has offered guidance for companies as they strive to craft ESG initiatives that will assess risk for investors while leaning heavily toward government priorities
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Century-old India hanging bridge collapses days after repair
A suspension bridge in western India that collapsed on Sunday, killing at least 134 people, was built under British colonial rule and reopened only last week after repairs.
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At least 153 dead, 133 injured in stampede during Halloween festivities in Seoul
A mass of mostly young people celebrating Halloween in Seoul became trapped and crushed as the crowd surged into a narrow alley, killing at least 153 people and injuring 133 others
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Apple Calls on Global Supply Chain to Decarbonize by 2030
The company accelerates work with suppliers to decarbonize Apple-related production, and expands investments in clean energy and climate solutions around the world
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US only recycled 5 percent of plastic waste in 2021: Greenpeace report
US only recycled 5 percent of plastic waste in 2021: Greenpeace report
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China’s Environment Authority: China to Move from Carbon Peak to Neutrality in the Shortest Time of
China to continue green transition toward carbon peak and neutrality