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November 25, 2024
Southeast Asia’s energy transition under a Trump presidency
China’s role will only become more important, but Southeast Asian leaders will have difficult decisions to make, writes energy analyst Putra Adhiguna.
November 22, 2024Prabowo commits to phasing out all coal plants in Indonesia within 15 years
At the recent G20 summit, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto boldly declared plans to phase out fossil fuels entirely within 15 years and to bring forward the country's net-zero target by 10 years.
November 20, 2024COP29 week two: Key updates on ASEAN’s climate actions
As the United Nations Climate Summit (COP29) enters its second week, what are the latest climate actions and policies from ASEAN countries worth noting?
November 19, 2024Singapore, EU, China collaborate on multi-jurisdiction green financing taxonomy
Singapore’s sustainable finance taxonomy is aligned with those of the EU and China after it was launched at the end of last year. This alignment will serve as a framework for investors to assess green economic activities across these three regions.
November 19, 2024Thailand's sluggish car market still attracts Chinese investment
Thailand's weak automotive market may hinder the development of electric vehicles (EVs). After revising its car production targets for the year, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has also lowered its forecast for new EV registrations.
November 15, 2024Indigenous rights under pressure as Philippine minerals boom
The energy transition is driving demand for minerals in the Philippines, putting Indigenous peoples’ legal protections at risk.
November 14, 2024Sarawak to establish climate change center to foster green economy, carbon trading
Malaysian state of Sarawak is planning to establish a Climate Change Center as a key point of engagement for collaboration with businesses.
November 14, 2024COP29 updates: How are ASEAN countries advancing their climate policy?
The United Nations Climate Summit (COP29) is currently in full swing, with ASEAN member states, consisting of developing countries, actively participating.
November 13, 2024Cross-border power grids: ASEAN’s lessons for Taiwan’s energy transition
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world needs to add or upgrade over 80 million kilometers of power grids by 2040 to facilitate the energy transition. Taiwan, too, is part of this global challenge, particularly with recent discussion
November 11, 2024Thailand to add 3 more large-scale pumped storage hydropower plants
To mitigate the impact of intermittent wind and solar power generation, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) plans to invest 90 billion Thai baht (approximately 2.6 billion USD) in expanding pumped-storage hydropower plants at three dam