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Indonesia will open its carbon credit market to international buyers for the first time on Jan. 20, with 1.7 million carbon credits available for trade. These credits can be purchased by countries as part of their NDCs.

Los Angeles is grappling with the most severe wildfires in its history, forcing tens of thousands of people to lose their homes. One of the primary causes, according to experts, is extreme weather driven by climate change.

Wildfires in Southern California, U.S., have killed at least five people, forced some 130,000 to evacuate, and damaged or destroyed more than 2,000 buildings.

Vietjet Air has recently been embroiled in controversy. The airline's promotional campaign launched in Singapore has also drawn criticism. The campaign was accused of making misleading environmental claims and was subsequently ordered to be taken down.

To reinforce Japan's influence in Southeast Asia, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba embarked on his first official overseas visit after taking office, choosing Malaysia and Indonesia—two key ASEAN member countries—for his trip.

Compared to its other export industries, China’s cleantech is much less vulnerable to Trump administration trade measures.

To alleviate the pressure on waste landfills around Jakarta, the Indonesian government is constructing the world’s largest Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plant. Once completed in February, the plant is expected to process 2,500 tons of waste daily.

Indonesian president’s pledge at last year’s G20 met with mixed reactions.

Singapore and Malaysia announced the establishment of the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) at the border of the two countries. This initiative aims to attract more investments and create more job opportunities.

Alternatives to diesel power are proven to empower women farmers by saving them time, but sociocultural barriers to access remain.