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January 07, 2026
China’s wind farms can protect migratory birds, if well placed
Wind turbines are key to addressing climate change but should be located away from bird flyways, experts say.
January 06, 2026Japan launches first commercial floating offshore wind project for deep, earthquake-prone seas
Japan has started commercial operations at its first floating offshore wind farm, construction firm Toda Corporation said on Monday. The 16.8 megawatt (MW) project, located off Nagasaki in southern Japan, is the first offshore wind facility to be certifie
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 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
January 02, 2026Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone to unlock renewable power trade and SME opportunities in 2026
The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone is set to reshape Johor’s energy landscape from 2026.
December 31, 2025Malaysia faces first climate lawsuit over greenwashing oversight
Environmental non-profit RimbaWatch has launched Malaysia’s first climate-related lawsuit, accusing the government of failing to rein in greenwashing and allowing misleading fossil fuel advertising to go unchecked.
December 31, 2025Vietnam EV taxi operator GSM eyes Hong Kong IPO to fuel regional growth
Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM), part of the Vingroup group, is assessing the feasibility of a Hong Kong listing. Reuters cited Vingroup as saying that advisory views have suggested a valuation of around USD 20 billion
December 30, 2025Why 2026 matters for the future of EU’s climate and energy architecture
Climate and energy policy in the EU will enter a decisive phase in 2026, as the European Commission prepares post-2030 rules and reviews emissions trading, and member states and the European Parliament negotiate the next long-term budget.