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May 26, 2025
ASEAN Summit opens with focus on tariffs, expansion, and regional power grid
The ASEAN Leaders’ Summit kicked off on May 26, with discussions centered on U.S. tariffs, ASEAN expansion. Host country Malaysia is looking to position the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) as one of the summit’s signature achievements.
May 26, 2025Singapore reshapes cabinet to accelerate clean energy transition
Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party, having secured victory in the general election, officially swore in a new Cabinet on May 23 under the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
May 23, 2025Decommissioning offshore wind is a looming ecological challenge
Wind turbines are becoming taller and more powerful. But as it puts up these mammoth structures, the wind industry is also starting to think about how to take down the older turbines.
May 19, 2025Malaysia unveils community rooftop solar initiative to enhance local energy flexibility
The Malaysian government has launched a new renewable energy initiative this year aimed at increasing solar generation capacity through community involvement, while also enhancing regional energy flexibility.
May 19, 2025Green construction not a cost driver over new buildings' entire lifecycle, study finds
Climate-friendly homes are not necessarily more expensive than their more polluting counterparts when accounting for a building's entire lifecycle, a joint report by think tank BPIE and green-building certifier DGNB found.
May 13, 2025Climate adaptation becomes lucrative driver in green economy
Climate adaptation is emerging as a new engine propelling the green economy in response to the impacts of climate change. A recent study by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) revealed that solutions related to climate adaptation generated an additiona
May 13, 2025Indonesia’s gas bet poses risks for economy, health and climate
Indonesia’s plan to nearly double the electricity it generates from natural gas by 2040 risks locking the country into fossil fuel dependency, undermining its net-zero emissions targets, a new report says.
May 08, 2025Verra launches new method to turn early coal plant closures into carbon credits
Verra, an international carbon credit verification body, announced a new certification methodology that allows emissions reductions from early coal plant shutdowns to be converted into carbon credits.
May 07, 2025Spain-Portugal blackouts highlight urgent need for EU grid modernization
More details have emerged surrounding Spain’s massive blackout on April 28. According to an investigation, three separate power outages occurred before the widespread outage.
May 07, 2025Thailand’s solar sector faces hurdles in net zero push
Entrenched gas interests and domestic issues put a strain on Thailand’s solar potential, writes renewable energy expert Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut.