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July 30, 2026
What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ for renewables mean for climate change?
China has released its “15th five-year plan for the development of renewable energy”, outlining key targets and policies for the sector in 2026-2030.
July 30, 2026WHA and Gulf bundle infrastructure for Thailand’s data center boom, but can they secure enough power?
Bangkok leads Asia-Pacific for data center capacity under construction in 2026. WHA needs 1,000 MW of green power for its EEC park; Gulf's DPPA supply model awaits a virtual framework still pending.
July 29, 2026Indonesia’s energy transition hinges on bankable projects and a functioning carbon market, experts say
ADB's Indonesia renewable portfolio tops 600 MW but blended finance "cannot address perpetual regulatory uncertainty." Land delays alone can raise EPC costs 20% and cut returns by 4 percentage points.
July 28, 2026Thai MP calls for new committee to scrutinize AI data centers’ environmental impact
Experts have warned that Thailand needs to find a balance between economic development and the water and energy resources required to fuel data centers.
July 27, 2026Vingroup aims to generate 4.5 million carbon credits from EVs, charging network
Vingroup is registering EV and charging carbon credits under Gold Standard and VCS, targeting 4.5 million credits by 2029. Vietnam's domestic ETS launched with 511M tCO2e in allowances across three sectors.
July 27, 2026As new sources of climate finance grow, the poorest are neglected
Voluntary climate finance between developing countries tripled between 2013 and 2023, reveals a new working paper from the WRI. Developing countries are mobilising more climate finance but neglecting their lowest-income peers
July 24, 2026Thailand plans $712 million EV subsidy as Chinese brands reshape auto market
Thailand is considering a major expansion of electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, with a proposed package worth about 24 billion baht (roughly USD 712.2 million). The plan is expected to support the replacement of up to 80,000 commercial vehicles.
July 24, 2026Vietnam’s offshore wind framework takes shape, but foreign developers still face major hurdles
Vietnam's Decree 272 sets 15-day approval timelines and mandates SOE partnerships, but offers no standard PPA, currency guarantee, or grid curtailment protection. Geo-data alone can cost USD 50M per GW.
July 23, 2026Vietnam lifts rooftop solar export cap, opens DPPAs to data centers despite EVN concerns
Vietnam's Decree 243/2026 raises rooftop solar grid exports from 20% to 50% and formally opens DPPA to data centers. EVN warns retailer expansion risks shifting system costs to other grid users.
July 23, 2026Vietnam’s coffee boom fueled by decades of deforestation, report finds
Decades of unchecked deforestation for coffee production has devastated Vietnam’s Central Highland forests, according to a new investigation by the Berlin-headquartered watchdog group Coffee Watch.