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November 27, 2025
Malaysia, World Bank unveil $6 billion green energy corridor in Johor to power data centers and ASEAN grid
The World Bank Group partnered with the Johor state government and Ditrolic Energy on Nov. 24 to develop the Southern Johor Renewable Energy Corridor (SJREC), a USD 6 billion initiative to power Johor’s industrial growth and data center expansion.
November 27, 2025Germany's industry alliance warns raw materials could become Europe’s “Achilles heel”
Germany’s government should cooperate more closely with industry to increase raw material supply independence by promoting domestic extraction, a joint alliance of industrial players said in a position paper.
November 27, 2025From old tech to new opportunity: Can policy reform reignite Philippine geothermal?
Long seen as an “old technology,” geothermal energy is back in the spotlight as the Philippines drafts new policies and investment tools to unlock untapped resources and keep pace with regional competitors.
November 26, 2025Inside COP30: Nature finance tops $100 billion, with insights from Taiwan’s Delta, Cathay
This year’s COP30 took place in Belém, Brazil, near the entrance to the Amazon rainforest. Tropical forests and nature conservation were among the summit’s key themes, with nature-based solutions receiving particular attention.
November 26, 2025COP30: Indonesia secures 2.75 million carbon credits amid climate target criticism
Indonesia reported modest results from its carbon-credit sales at this year’s UN climate summit (COP30), booking pledges for 2.75 million tonnes of CO₂ reductions amid criticism.
November 26, 2025Philippines, Vietnam advance offshore wind with new auction and capital rules
Two policy moves this week signaled renewed offshore wind momentum in Southeast Asia, with the Philippines launching its first offshore wind-only auction and Vietnam issuing a draft capital framework.
November 25, 2025AI in climate action: How green digital shapes COP30 discussions
When it comes to AI and climate change, there are a variety of opinions, from the optimistic to the pessimistic and the skeptical. Given the overarching concerns about environmental harms of AI, it is surprising to some that AI is front and centre at COP.
November 25, 2025Foxconn taps AI to scale nature-based solutions in Taiwan, Vietnam
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn is expanding its sustainability strategy with a new suite of AI-enabled nature-based solutions, working with universities in Taiwan and Vietnam to accelerate coastal protection, marine restoration, and soil-carbo
November 25, 2025Inside COP30: Brazil, Singapore lead global alliances as new carbon market takes shape under Article 6
As the Paris Agreement marks its tenth anniversary this year, countries are rolling out a new round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) ahead of COP30, outlining emissions targets for 2035.
November 25, 2025Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia plan trilateral data center with Green Super Grid
Indonesia plans to build a trilateral data center with Singapore and Malaysia, aiming to establish interconnected facilities supported by a “Green Super Grid” developed by state utility PLN.