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February 19, 2025
Indonesia’s sovereign fund Danantara draws UAE interest for green energy projects
Indonesia’s newly established national investment institution, "Danantara," is set to officially launch on Feb. 24. Even before its official start, it has already received promising news.
February 18, 2025Germany’s upcoming election casts shadow on climate policy future
Germany will hold its federal election on Feb. 23, and the results may not be favorable for climate policy development.
February 17, 2025Singapore explores potential of advanced nuclear technologies
Singapore's current energy mix does not include nuclear power, but it has not ruled out the possibility of adopting nuclear energy in the future.
February 13, 2025Philippines installs record-high renewable energy capacity in 2024
The renewable energy sector in the Philippines has seen significant growth, with the Department of Energy (DOE) reporting a record high in installed capacity for 2024, exceeding the combined total of the past three years.
February 12, 2025Vietnam's carbon market to finalize legal framework by June
Vietnam’s carbon market is gradually taking shape as Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh officially approves the national blueprint, establishing both mandatory and voluntary markets, with full implementation expected by 2029.
February 11, 2025Thai government, industry leaders join forces to expand SAF production
To assist the aviation industry in its decarbonization efforts, the Thai government and businesses are focusing on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Two major oil companies in Thailand have partnered with Japanese firms to increase raw material supply.
February 10, 2025Vietnam to end electric vehicle registration fee exemption in March
Vietnam will remove its exemption from registration fees for electric vehicles (EVs). EV owners will be required to pay a registration fee based on the number of seats, which will be 50% of the fee for regular gasoline vehicles.
February 08, 2025How TopoLogic is using topological materials to solve AI’s energy crisis
As AI becomes a bigger part of our daily lives, it is using an increasing amount of energy. TopoLogic, a Japanese startup from the University of Tokyo, is aiming to address this issue by leveraging a new material known as topological materials.
February 08, 2025Rewiring Asia: Why Taiwan struggles to plug into regional power grids
In this final installment of Rewiring Asia, RECCESSARY speaks with Walsin Lihwa—Taiwan’s first cable manufacturer to enter the subsea sector—and renewable energy supplier HDRE, which is expanding operations in the Philippines.
February 07, 2025One-third of food giants ignore fertilizer risks, report finds
Fertilizers help feed the world, but excessive use is poisoning water, polluting the air and accelerating climate change. Despite the damage fertilizers can cause, roughly a third of the world’s largest food companies don’t acknowledge any risk.