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September 09, 2025
Singapore extends EV incentives, cuts hybrid car subsidies
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction, Singapore has revised its incentive schemes to further accelerate adoption. The EEAI and the VES will be extended, but rebates for hybrid cars will be removed.
September 03, 2025Thailand’s Bangchak backs Bio-LNG, algae SAF in low-carbon push
Thailand’s energy giant Bangchak is broadening its renewable energy footprint. Its bio-based subsidiary BBGI (Bio-Based Green Innovation) announced a THB 2 billion (USD 61.6 million) investment in developing bio-LNG. The company is also partnering with go
September 01, 2025Vietnam tackles urban air pollution with stricter vehicle emission rules
Vietnam is preparing sweeping new measures to curb urban air pollution. From 2027, all cars produced in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet level 4 emission standards.
August 29, 2025Carlsberg expands Vietnam brewery with $90 million low-carbon upgrade
Carlsberg Vietnam officially inaugurated its Phu Bai Brewery Expansion Project on Aug. 26, marking the completion of a major upgrade that integrates high-efficiency, low-carbon technology.
August 28, 2025Indonesia’s sovereign fund seeks billions via “Patriot Bonds” for energy transition
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara, a flagship initiative of President Prabowo Subianto, has introduced “Patriot Bonds” aimed at raising IDR 50 trillion (about USD 3.05 billion).
August 27, 2025Philippines to launch carbon trading rules in energy sector this September
The Philippines is set to introduce carbon trading rules in September, initially targeting the energy industry in hopes of spurring low-carbon investment. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) estimates the country will need around US
August 25, 2025Racing against emissions: How F1 plans to hit net zero by 2030
While the Brad Pitt-led racing film F1: The Movie is drawing global attention to the sport's adrenaline-fueled action, Formula 1 itself is making headlines off the track for a different kind of race—its push toward sustainability.
August 22, 2025IAEA maps out 5-stage plan for first nuclear plant: Which two ASEAN countries lead?
The IEA hosted the second session of its Southeast Asia Nuclear Dialogue series, inviting John Haddad, Head of Nuclear Infrastructure Development at the IAEA, to share the conditions and processes involved in developing nuclear power plants.
August 22, 2025Google, Meta's data centers consume massive water — does AI growth threaten communities?
A 2024 report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory estimated that in 2023, U.S. data centers consumed 17 billion gallons (64 billion liters) of water directly through cooling.
August 20, 2025How to future-proof China’s power grid?
China’s electricity supplies are generally stable today, but extreme weather and renewables integration are growing challenges.