Wendy Lo

ACWA Power is investing USD 200 million in clean power in the Philippines as it expands across Southeast Asia.

Asia’s carbon markets are entering a decisive phase in 2026, with ETS, carbon taxes, and Article 6 cooperation agreements moving from policy design toward early implementation.

The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is set to launch an official national reference price for used cooking oil (UCO) in the first quarter of this year, as demand for UCO surges amid expanding biofuel markets.

A landfill in Cebu collapsed on Jan. 8, burying 36 people under tons of waste. As rescue teams dug through the debris, the tragedy exposed weaknesses in the Philippines’ waste management system.

As candidates promise to lower power bills to win public support, economists warn that broad electricity subsidies could cause long-term harm.

Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd plans to deploy more capital into strengthening the country’s power system and supporting domestic semiconductor firms, as artificial intelligence accelerates a new investment cycle.

Corporate clean energy demand is surging across Southeast Asia, but turning that demand into real projects means navigating markets still finding their footing.

Japanese companies and policymakers are increasingly viewing biomass as a strategic bridge for Southeast Asia's coal-dependent grids.