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September 10, 2025
Apple scales back carbon-neutral claims as Watch emissions edge higher
Apple unveiled its new Apple Watch Series 11 at its fall event on Sep. 9. Unlike the past two years, when the company promoted the environmental benefits of its devices, this year’s launch took a quieter tone.
September 10, 2025Indonesia prioritizes gas over renewables to meet power demand surge
Indonesia’s state electricity company PLN is betting big on natural gas as a “bridging fuel” ahead of a big buildup of renewables.
September 09, 2025Singapore extends EV incentives, cuts hybrid car subsidies
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction, Singapore has revised its incentive schemes to further accelerate adoption. The EEAI and the VES will be extended, but rebates for hybrid cars will be removed.
September 09, 2025PTTEP approves Thailand’s first CCS project with $320 million investment
PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has reached the final investment decision (FID) on Carbon Capture and Storage Project (CCS) at the Arthit gas field. This milestone marks Thailand’s first CCS development, paving the way for the technology to play a
September 09, 2025The tangle of biodiversity credits: Solution or greenwashing?
Funding is needed to reverse global biodiversity loss. A credits market has been touted as a solution, but environmental groups say ‘don’t be fooled.’
September 08, 2025Thailand’s new PM vows to cut energy costs, taps ex-PTT chief
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul was officially sworn in as Thailand’s prime minister on September 7. In his inaugural address, he emphasized that lowering household energy expenses will be one of his top policy priorities. Ahead of the ceremo
September 08, 2025Q&A: What next for China’s green finance?
Since offering its first bond focused on environmental outcomes ten years ago, China has become one of the world’s top issuers of these green bonds, as well as bonds linked to positive social change.
September 05, 2025Brunei built Southeast Asia’s longest bridge — what does this mean for wildlife?
The SOAS Bridge is the longest bridge in Southeast Asia. Locals noted that while the bridge offers better job prospects and income opportunities, they have also observed unusual wildlife movements and migration patterns since its construction.
September 05, 2025Boeing pilots ocean carbon removal in Sarawak to advance net-zero
Malaysia has long been a key base for Boeing in the Asia-Pacific, producing commercial aircraft components. Now, Sarawak will also serve as a testbed for new carbon removal solutions.
September 04, 2025U.S. threatens tariffs to block global shipping carbon tax
The United States is pushing back against a global carbon pricing plan for the shipping sector, threatening retaliatory measures—including tariffs, port levies, and visa restrictions—against countries that support it. The move risks fragmenting regulatory