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U.S. threatens tariffs to block global shipping carbon tax
The United States is pushing back against a global carbon pricing plan for the shipping sector, threatening retaliatory measures—including tariffs, port levies, and visa restrictions—against countries that support it. The move risks fragmenting regulatory
September 04, 2025
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Thailand’s Bangchak backs Bio-LNG, algae SAF in low-carbon push
Thailand’s energy giant Bangchak is broadening its renewable energy footprint. Its bio-based subsidiary BBGI (Bio-Based Green Innovation) announced a THB 2 billion (USD 61.6 million) investment in developing bio-LNG. The company is also partnering with go
September 03, 2025
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GenZero’s first sustainability report shows major emission cuts but slower paybacks ahead
Singapore-based green investment firm GenZero released its inaugural sustainability report on Sept. 1, revealing that its portfolio has helped abate 3 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent—close to half of its 2028 target.
September 02, 2025
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Vietnam tackles urban air pollution with stricter vehicle emission rules
Vietnam is preparing sweeping new measures to curb urban air pollution. From 2027, all cars produced in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet level 4 emission standards.
September 01, 2025
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Carlsberg expands Vietnam brewery with $90 million low-carbon upgrade
Carlsberg Vietnam officially inaugurated its Phu Bai Brewery Expansion Project on Aug. 26, marking the completion of a major upgrade that integrates high-efficiency, low-carbon technology.
August 29, 2025
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SEAS expert urges ASEAN to build “Sovereign Energy Bloc” to mitigate global risks
Geopolitics and global economic shifts, ranging from the U.S.–China tensions and the return of a Trump administration, to the Iran–Israel conflict, are casting uncertainty over ASEAN’s energy transition and dampening investor confidence.
August 29, 2025
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Indonesia’s sovereign fund seeks billions via “Patriot Bonds” for energy transition
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara, a flagship initiative of President Prabowo Subianto, has introduced “Patriot Bonds” aimed at raising IDR 50 trillion (about USD 3.05 billion).
August 28, 2025
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Philippines to launch carbon trading rules in energy sector this September
The Philippines is set to introduce carbon trading rules in September, initially targeting the energy industry in hopes of spurring low-carbon investment. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) estimates the country will need around US
August 27, 2025