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Carbon Management
February 18, 2026
Cheap foods can deliver low-carbon, healthy diets, study finds
A new study finds that relying on the cheapest food items — such as bananas, carrots and eggs — can meet daily dietary needs while cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by about one-third compared with commonly consumed diets.
February 13, 2026Japan pilots offshore floating AI data center powered by wind, cooled by seawater
Investment demand for data centers in Yokohama is set to surge, including plans for a large-scale floating data center spearheaded by Japanese shipping heavyweight NYK Line in a cross-sector move.
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 09, 2026Nippon Paper, PLS begin large-scale eucalyptus plantation study in Malaysia to evaluate biochar potential
Malaysia-listed PLS Plantations has partnered with Japan’s Nippon Paper to jointly research large-scale eucalyptus cultivation and assess the feasibility of downstream biomass applications, including biochar and black pellets for carbon sequestration.
February 05, 2026Explainer: How the EU’s first carbon removal and carbon farming rules work
The European Commission has released the first Implementation Regulation under the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) framework. This sets out how carbon removal and carbon farming activities will be certified across the EU.
January 26, 2026Philippines to release cement decarbonization roadmap ahead of ASEAN Summit
The Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) said it expects to finalize a decarbonization roadmap for the sector by the end of February, focusing on increasing the use of alternative fuels and reducing clinker consumption.
January 23, 2026Singapore expands emissions database as carbon tax set to nearly double
Singapore Business Federation (SBF) announced on Jan. 22 an expansion of the national emissions factors database, adding 94 new emission factors across the services, information and communications technology (ICT), industrial and energy sectors.
January 19, 2026VinFast launches battery-swap e-scooters, expands charging stations across Vietnam
As major cities such as Hanoi weigh bans on gasoline motorbikes to curb air pollution, Vietnam’s leading EV maker VinFast on Jan. 15 unveiled three new battery-swappable electric scooters.
January 09, 2026China’s green shipping could thrive with global emissions deal
Its industry would benefit from a plan to cut emissions, which the UN shipping regulator is due to finalise this year, says Mao Xiaoli.
January 09, 2026Malaysia to launch carbon tax in 2026, with low rates seen as risk to emissions cuts
Malaysia is set to roll out its carbon tax framework from January 2026, with regulated companies required to begin measuring and reporting their carbon emissions as a preparatory step ahead of full implementation.