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November 20, 2024
COP29 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
November 11, 2024Vietnam’s new rooftop solar decree sparks investor concerns over implementation
The Vietnamese government’s recent decree promotes self-consumption rooftop solar power, but unclear regulations complicate the application process for investors.
November 08, 2024Climate finance tensions loom over COP29 as developed nations urge new contributors
Ahead of COP29, reports have emerged that countries such as the United States and members of the European Union are pushing to expand the list of contributors, requesting countries like Singapore to assume part of the financial responsibility.