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February 24, 2026
Philippines prioritizes nuclear in power framework, finalizes 7-phase licensing roadmap
The Philippines has unveiled a new power policy framework that formally prioritizes nuclear energy and other emerging technologies over conventional coal to meet the country’s round-the-clock electricity needs.
February 24, 2026Natural gas in the Philippines: A test case for Southeast Asia’s energy transition
The discovery of substantial natural gas deposits in the Philippines does not obviate the need for the country to make a longer-term transition to renewables.
February 23, 2026Thai companies secure top 1% rankings in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026
More than 40 Thai companies were selected for inclusion in the Sustainability Yearbook 2026 released by S&P Global.
February 19, 2026Indonesia’s steel expansion risks a surge in greenhouse gas emissions
As global demand for steel is rising, Indonesia’s steel industry is one of the country’s largest industrial greenhouse gas emitters and is set to become far more polluting if current trends continue, according to a nonprofit report.
February 16, 2026A lighter footprint for Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia as e-hongbao adoption grows
Across Southeast Asia, Lunar New Year celebrations are marked by the exchange of hongbao, ang pow, or li xi. But the tradition of gifting money in red packets also carries an environmental cost.
February 13, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Indonesia to launch national carbon market in June; World Bank cuts Thailand GDP forecast
This week in ASEAN, sustainability developments focus on carbon markets and supply chain compliance. Indonesia’s national carbon market is set to launch in June, with cross-border trading and international alignment in focus.
February 13, 2026Singapore dials back carbon tax ambitions but doubles down on clean energy
Singapore is leaving room to moderate the pace of future carbon tax increases, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong saying on Wednesday that the 2030 rate could land at the lower end of the previously announced range as global climate action loses momentum.
February 12, 2026World Bank cuts Thailand’s growth forecast, calls for green manufacturing pivot
With Thailand’s election results finalized, the passage of the government budget is now expected to proceed on schedule. The World Bank, however, says structural bottlenecks remain unresolved and has downgraded its growth forecast this year to 1.6%.
February 11, 2026Malaysia uses EUDR delay to strengthen palm oil traceability, MSPO standards
Malaysia is expanding its national sustainability standard to strengthen palm oil supply chain compliance.
February 10, 2026Indonesia eyes forest carbon potential as national carbon market launch nears in June
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.