Lin Bo-yu

Indonesia is preparing to fully roll out its national carbon market in June, with large-scale trading expected to begin in July. Authorities are currently working to integrate multiple carbon registry systems.

Indonesia is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investment into its waste-to-energy (WtE) programme, with Danantara recently pitching the plan to Australian companies during a high-level business visit.

A mobile energy storage–equipped EV charging station has made its first appearance in Malaysia. Singapore-based startup Kelle Energy has launched a mobile EV charger integrated with battery storage.

Vietnam is stepping up its bioenergy push. Starting in June, all qualifying unleaded gasoline sold nationwide will be required to contain a 10% bio-ethanol blend, known as E10.

Backed by a presidential directive and support from the sovereign wealth fund Danatara, Indonesia is accelerating the development of waste-to-energy power plants at an unprecedented pace.

To prevent investment by power-hungry industries such as data centers from flowing overseas, the Thai government plans to strengthen requirements tied to electricity purchase agreements.

Singapore is accelerating its push to decarbonize aviation by putting SAF at the center of its strategy. On Jan. 29, the CAAS said it will roll out the first voluntary SAF procurement trial, paving the way for a blending mandate set to take effect.

Vietnam’s electronics industry has emerged as one of Asia’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs. Tech giant Google is reportedly planning to expand research and production of high-end smartphones in the country this year.