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Ride-hailing apps help us manage almost every daily task—from commuting and dining to grocery shopping—all from our smartphones. But with millions of ride-hailing drivers taking to the roads every day, this convenience also contributes to air pollution.

A recent study in Vietnam’s central Annamite mountains found biodiversity corridors linking protected areas can significantly boost the income of households living inside them.

This week in ASEAN, rising AI power demand is accelerating nuclear energy plans in Thailand and Vietnam, with Thailand planning a 300 MW first SMR project and Vietnam outlining five measures to prepare for nuclear power.

The Philippines has submitted an updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), raising its ambition by increasing the share of emissions reductions it plans to achieve with its own resources.

With the country dominating nickel exports, its moves towards green industry could make the greatest impacts.

Thailand has recently approved a policy framework for small modular reactors (SMRs), with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) set to lead the country’s first project before private-sector participation is considered.

The Philippine government is stepping up efforts to diversify its energy mix, with recent progress in both waste-to-energy and geothermal development. It has named 11 companies eligible to bid for waste-to-energy projects, including major conglomerates.

Laos’ dams and transmissions lines are powering the region’s shift to lower-carbon energy. But its neighbours are also ramping up other renewables

Indonesia plans to add 11.7 GW of hydropower by 2034, with private developers set to build 262 of 315 projects. Experts outline 5 key risks—from bundled procurement to land disputes—investors should assess before entering the market.

Equity funding for Southeast Asia’s data center sector is heavily concentrated in Singapore, with five Singapore-headquartered companies accounting for 98% of the total raised.