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March 04, 2026
Singapore unveils first National Adaptation Plan, puts heat resilience at core
Singapore has set 2026 as its Year of Climate Adaptation and begun drafting its first National Adaptation Plan (NAP), marking a shift from mitigation toward systemic climate resilience.
March 04, 2026Execution over incentives: Thailand and Vietnam’s structural investment shift
In today’s more fragmented trade landscape, comparing Thailand and Vietnam is no longer simply a matter of growth rates or labor costs. For many investors, the more pressing question is execution.
March 04, 2026International carbon credits would allow EU to emit up to 50% more in 2040, researchers find
The use of international carbon credits by European countries to meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets could lead to significantly higher emissions at home, the NewClimate Institute warned.
March 03, 2026Hanoi rolls out incentives to speed taxi EV shift, aiming for 100% electric fleet by 2030
Hanoi has formally incorporated its taxi industry into the city’s green transport roadmap, setting a target to convert the entire fleet to electric or other clean-energy vehicles by 2030.
March 03, 2026China’s offshore wind companies seek a Europe foothold
Despite uncertainties, Chinese wind companies are making headway including a plan to build the UK's largest turbine plant.
March 03, 2026Updated: Philippines mandates 20% energy storage for renewable projects above 10 MW
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a new circular on Feb. 26, mandating the integration of energy storage systems (ESS) into the development and grid connection of variable renewable energy (VRE) power plants, including wind and solar.
March 02, 2026Iran war: Middle East crisis rekindles fossil-fuel risks, renewables gain strategic appeal
Joint missile strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have triggered a sharp escalation in geopolitical risk, with Tehran moving to shut down the Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of global oil shipments.
March 02, 2026Iran war: How Southeast Asian countries respond to energy market risks
The critical artery for global oil transport faces potential disruption, pushing energy security rapidly to the forefront of national policy agendas.
February 26, 2026AI power demand boosts Delta’s earnings as energy infrastructure takes center stage
Delta Electronics’ latest earnings underscore a structural shift. AI-driven electricity demand is now the company’s core growth engine, fundamentally reshaping both its revenue mix and energy strategy.
February 25, 2026How Thailand and Vietnam’s power reforms will reshape corporate energy strategy
AI-led data center investments and Southeast Asia’s manufacturing boom are intensifying corporate concerns over power supply security and electricity prices. Thailand and Vietnam are both preparing to roll out new power sector policies in 2026.