This quarter, Spire looks at going green and what it means for government, business and society in the region – from the controversies surrounding the rise of biofuels in Asia to the problem of air pollution in China.


Biofuels – Fuel for thought

With conclusive evidence now linking human activity and global warming, environmental concerns have risen to the top of national agendas. Amongst the innovations promising sustainable development, biofuels have attracted the most investment and yet also the most controversy. Asia is a key production and refining center for biofuels and has much at stake in this debate. Can "green" fuel save us?

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Air Pollution – China’s public health danger
Air quality is an increasingly important public health issue. China in particular has grappled with air pollution, in part thanks to its success as a global manufacturing hub. Chinese smog has now traveled as far afield as America and Europe. Spire takes a look at how this impacts business, government and society.


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Asia-Pacific Economic Report - Jun 2007 Update
View Spire's Economic Report Jun 2007 for updates on the latest economic outlook and trends in 13 key Asian economies.


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