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Malaysia introduces CCUS Bill amid regional disagreements
Malaysian government officially unveiled the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Bill 2025 on March 4, establishing a legal framework for the development of the industry.
March 05, 2025
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Can Southeast Asia shield its economy from Trump’s tariff war threat?
Since President Trump took office, he has imposed additional tariffs on many imported products, raising concerns in some Southeast Asian countries about the potential impact and prompting them to devise countermeasures.
March 05, 2025
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Vietnam to update Power Development Plan amid ambitious energy goals
Vietnam is expected to finalize the updated National Power Development Plan (PDP8) by the end of February. According to the draft, the country has significantly raised its electricity demand forecasts, energy imports, and renewable energy capacity. Solar
February 25, 2025
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Thailand’s solvent recycling innovation helps EV, battery makers slash emissions
The carbon reduction effect of electric vehicles is mainly concentrated during driving, while the manufacturing of the vehicle body and batteries still generates significant carbon emissions.
February 17, 2025
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Sembcorp enters Philippine renewable energy race with solar investment
Sembcorp Industries announced on Jan. 31 that it has acquired 100% of the shares in Puente Al Sol for a total of SGD 105 million (about USD 77.6 million), marking its strategic entry into the highly competitive solar energy market in the Philippines.
February 05, 2025
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Key carbon market trends to watch in 2025
Global carbon emissions are expected to reach a new high in 2024, while the growth of the carbon credit market has stalled. However, the outlook for 2025 remains optimistic, as countries and companies continue to raise their emission reduction targets.
January 31, 2025
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Rewiring Asia: Inside Singapore’s strategy to build a regional grid for clean power
Singapore relies heavily on natural gas, which accounts for 95% of its electricity generation. To meet growing electricity demand while staying on track for net-zero emissions by 2050, Singapore must shift toward cleaner energy sources.
January 22, 2025
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Updated: Thai cabinet approves carbon tax to tackle emissions
Thailand’s cabinet approves a carbon tax rate of 200 baht ($5.88) per ton of carbon emissions. Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul stated in an official announcement that the carbon tax will be integrated into the existing petroleum tax structure.
January 22, 2025