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February 13, 2026
Japan pilots offshore floating AI data center powered by wind, cooled by seawater
Investment demand for data centers in Yokohama is set to surge, including plans for a large-scale floating data center spearheaded by Japanese shipping heavyweight NYK Line in a cross-sector move.
February 12, 2026World Bank cuts Thailand’s growth forecast, calls for green manufacturing pivot
With Thailand’s election results finalized, the passage of the government budget is now expected to proceed on schedule. The World Bank, however, says structural bottlenecks remain unresolved and has downgraded its growth forecast this year to 1.6%.
February 11, 2026Malaysia uses EUDR delay to strengthen palm oil traceability, MSPO standards
Malaysia is expanding its national sustainability standard to strengthen palm oil supply chain compliance.
February 10, 2026Indonesia eyes forest carbon potential as national carbon market launch nears in June
Indonesia is preparing to fully roll out its national carbon market in June, with large-scale trading expected to begin in July. Authorities are currently working to integrate multiple carbon registry systems.
February 10, 2026After the mandate: China’s energy storage sector one year on
With clean energy projects no longer needing to be bundled with energy storage, companies are finding new opportunities at home and abroad.
February 09, 2026As climate changes, what does the future hold for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games?
The 25th Winter Olympic Games are taking place, with Italy hosting the Games for the fourth time. Climate change is reshaping winter sports worldwide. Snow sport athletes are experiencing these changes firsthand.
February 09, 2026Nippon Paper, PLS begin large-scale eucalyptus plantation study in Malaysia to evaluate biochar potential
Malaysia-listed PLS Plantations has partnered with Japan’s Nippon Paper to jointly research large-scale eucalyptus cultivation and assess the feasibility of downstream biomass applications, including biochar and black pellets for carbon sequestration.
February 06, 2026Indonesia seeks Australian investment in $5 billion waste-to-energy program
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investment into its waste-to-energy (WtE) programme, with Danantara recently pitching the plan to Australian companies during a high-level business visit.
February 06, 2026Analysis: Why climate remains sidelined in Thailand’s election debate and what the next government can do
As Thailand heads to the polls on Feb. 8, experts explain why climate remains sidelined in the election debate and what the next government must do on energy.
February 05, 2026Asia-Pacific leads energy transition investment as storage, auctions, policy shape 2026: BNEF
Energy storage scale-up, offshore wind auctions, and shifting power roadmaps emerge as key Asia-Pacific transition themes, BNEF says.