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January 05, 2026
2026 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, 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 30, 2025From burgers to biomass: Borneo Oil builds green ambitions through U.S. Nasdaq-bound associate
For decades, Borneo Oil Berhad was best known for a familiar brand on Malaysia’s fast-food menus. Today, the group’s ambitions extend well beyond franchised restaurants, spanning natural resources, renewable energy, and circular economy technologies.
December 29, 2025Philippines tightens power project oversight ahead of Terra Solar’s 2.5 GW launch
The Philippine government is tightening up oversight of 200 power generation and energy storage projects under construction to ensure timely delivery of committed capacity.
December 29, 2025ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam sets carbon allowance pilot; Indonesia’s Danantara backs renewable projects
This week in Southeast Asia, renewable energy, carbon governance, and marine sustainability take center stage. Indonesia’s Danantara fund backs PLN to speed up green projects, while the government cracks down on illegal palm oil and mining.
December 24, 2025Japan’s $1.34 billion clean power subsidy to cover up to 50% of capex, data centers included
Japan will deploy JPY 210 billion (USD 1.34 billion) in subsidies to support companies that rely entirely on decarbonized electricity, with support covering up to 50% of capital expenditure, government officials said on Monday.
December 23, 2025Indonesia bets sovereign wealth fund to speed up PLN renewable projects
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara on Dec. 22 signed a preliminary agreement with state-owned utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), committing to provide funding support and assist in the development of renewable power projects.
December 22, 2025How Hanoi plans to curb air pollution with electric buses, taxis by 2030
Hanoi is stepping up efforts to fully transition to green transportation by 2030, with the city government pledging to expand low-carbon public bus services and roll out supporting measures.