Southeast Asia Offices Reel from Energy-Saving Drive
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 22:57 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
The energy-saving drive in Southeast Asia has made offices warmer, with workers adjusting to temperature controls imposed by governments due to the war in Iran. The prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz is exacerbating energy shortages.
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