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December 01, 2025
Can Malaysia’s water rules guide more sustainable data center growth in Southeast Asia?
As the Asia-Pacific becomes the world’s fastest-growing data center market, how can Southeast Asia protect its water resources and ensure long-term resilience?
November 28, 2025Vietnam reaffirms 2050 net-zero goal as green transition needs reach $28 billion
Vietnam is facing a significant funding deficit in its green transition. At the Autumn Economic Forum 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City on Nov. 26, experts cited Vietnam’s latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), estimating the nation requires approximatel
November 27, 2025Experts warn adaptation gaps worsening storm damage in Vietnam
Vietnam’s 15th storm of the year, Typhoon Koto, has hit with force, worsening living conditions for communities already battered by months of flooding. Official data shows that storms since January have caused an estimated 3.2 billion USD in damages. Whil
November 27, 2025Malaysia, World Bank unveil $6 billion green energy corridor in Johor to power data centers and ASEAN grid
The World Bank Group partnered with the Johor state government and Ditrolic Energy on Nov. 24 to develop the Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor (SJREC), a USD 6 billion initiative to power Johor’s industrial growth and data center expansion.
November 27, 2025From old tech to new opportunity: Can policy reform reignite Philippine geothermal?
Long seen as an “old technology,” geothermal energy is back in the spotlight as the Philippines drafts new policies and investment tools to unlock untapped resources and keep pace with regional competitors.
November 26, 2025COP30: Indonesia secures 2.75 million carbon credits amid climate target criticism
Indonesia reported modest results from its carbon-credit sales at this year’s UN climate summit (COP30), booking pledges for 2.75 million tonnes of CO₂ reductions amid criticism.
November 26, 2025Philippines, Vietnam advance offshore wind with new auction and capital rules
Two policy moves this week signaled renewed offshore wind momentum in Southeast Asia, with the Philippines launching its first offshore wind-only auction and Vietnam issuing a draft capital framework.
November 25, 2025Inside COP30: Brazil, Singapore lead global alliances as new carbon market takes shape under Article 6
As the Paris Agreement marks its tenth anniversary this year, countries are rolling out a new round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) ahead of COP30, outlining emissions targets for 2035.
November 25, 2025Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia plan trilateral data center with Green Super Grid
Indonesia plans to build a trilateral data center with Singapore and Malaysia, aiming to establish interconnected facilities supported by a “Green Super Grid” developed by state utility PLN.
November 24, 2025Philippines’ biodiesel producers urge caution on mandate revisions
The Philippine government is planning legal amendments to relax the country’s biodiesel mandate in an effort to shield consumers from surging global coconut oil prices and contain inflation risks.