Who will claim Asia's carbon hub status?

Jessica Cheam

Asian cities are in a race to set up carbon trading exchanges in a move that could see it finally catch up with its United States and European counterparts

While private sector carbon exchanges the likes of CCX (Chicago Climate Exchange) and ECX (European Climate Exchange) have flourished, similar ventures in Asia have yet to take off.

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