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April 07, 2025
Expert: Trump’s trade war will hurt everyone – from Cambodian factories to US online shoppers
On April 3, Trump announced all imports to the United States will be subject to a new “baseline” 10% tariff. This is an additional tax charged by US Customs and Border Protection when products cross the border.
March 31, 2025Myanmar earthquake triggers widespread power outages, fuel shortages
A devastating 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread power outages and fuel shortages. The disaster has led to panic buying of generators among residents, while rescue teams face difficulties accessing the hardest-hit areas.
March 17, 2025Indonesia to build waste-to-energy plants in 30 cities to tackle pollution
Nearly 60% of waste in Indonesia is not properly managed, with much of it either being incinerated or landfilled, which causes severe environmental pollution. In response, the Prabowo government plans to build waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in 30 cities acr
March 06, 2025Chemical company BASF begins geothermal tests in bid to reduce gas consumption
Chemicals company BASF has started tests in the depths of the Upper Rhine Plain to explore the potential of using geothermal energy, business daily Handelsblatt reported.
March 03, 2025Experts urge electricity market reform to lower prices in Thailand
Thailand, which has been suffering from high electricity prices, faced a setback when the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) proposal to reduce renewable energy investments was rejected.
February 19, 2025Indonesia’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 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.
January 23, 2025Oil giants criticize Trump’s climate move as hindering clean energy push
U.S. President Donald Trump immediately announced the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. However, some oil and gas industry leaders have expressed concerns that this move does not help their push for clean energy investments.
January 22, 2025Rewiring Asia: Inside Singapore’s strategy to build a regional grid for clean power
Singapore relies heavily on natural gas, which accounts for 95% of its electricity generation. To meet growing electricity demand while staying on track for net-zero emissions by 2050, Singapore must shift toward cleaner energy sources.