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January 08, 2026
Analysis: Why companies should build carbon readiness ahead of Malaysia’s carbon tax
Malaysia plans to introduce a carbon tax in 2026. As the new year begins, the clock is also starting to run on how prepared Malaysian companies are for carbon pricing.
January 08, 2026Changing diets amid changing climate: Hidden costs to food quality
Much attention has been paid to switching from meat-based diets to plant-based ones. Less attention has been paid to the effects of climate change on the quality and quantity of plant foods.
January 07, 2026Amata to invest $182 million in eco-industrial park amid Vietnam’s strong GDP growth
Thailand’s Amata Corporation subsidiary, Amata VN Plc, has secured government approval to build its fifth industrial estate in Phu Tho province, as Vietnam’s economy continues to post strong growth despite a volatile global environment.
January 06, 2026Vietnam’s livestock sector adopts biogas, slashing power costs
Australia is supporting Vietnam’s livestock sector in shifting toward bioenergy-based power generation by introducing an energy service company (ESCO) model that allows farmers to lease biogas generators.
January 05, 2026Singapore to launch beverage container return scheme, extend transition
Singapore is set to roll out its long-awaited Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) this year as part of efforts to raise national recycling rates. Responding to industry feedback, the government has agreed to extend the transition period from the origi
January 05, 2026Malaysia's energy storage demand driven by LSS6, Solar ATAP in early 2026
Malaysia’s renewable energy sector is entering 2026 with a packed first quarter, as new policy frameworks take effect, fresh solar tenders approach, and large electricity buyers, particularly data centers, move closer to the market.
January 05, 20262026 Sustainability Trends: Top 10 new energy and carbon issues in ASEAN
With the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entering into force and electricity demand from data centers rising rapidly, ASEAN is approaching a critical inflection point in its sustainability transition in 2026.
January 05, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines tightens power project oversight; Malaysia faces first climate lawsuit
This week in ASEAN, the Philippine government has stepped up oversight of more than 200 power infrastructure projects nationwide, including the Terra Solar project, with its first phase set to start commercial operations in the first quarter. Meanwhile, t
January 05, 2026The low-carbon shift: How Kinpo manages emissions across 24 global factories with automation, digital tracking
Kinpo Electronics, a global electronics manufacturer with 24 factories across eight countries, including Thailand, the Philippines, China, Mexico, and Brazil, is working to embed sustainability into its core operations.
January 02, 2026Three forces set to shape Thailand’s renewable energy investment path
Thailand is set to hold a general election in February, prompting industry watchers to closely monitor how the next government will advance climate-related policies. Looking ahead to 2026, three key factors are expected to shape the country’s renewable en