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March 17, 2025
Thaksin backs solar power to cut energy costs for Thailand’s data centers
To attract investment from high-tech industries, the de facto leader of Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party, Thaksin Shinawatra, announced that the government will increase the use of renewable energy sources like solar power.
March 14, 2025Indigenous community slams Cambodia REDD+ project over rights violations in Cardamoms
Indigenous Chorng communities in Cambodia allege continued land restrictions and rights violations by Wildlife Alliance, the U.S.-based NGO running the Southern Cardamom REDD+ project that includes swaths of their farmlands and forest.
March 11, 2025Carbon removal demand to hit 8 billion tonnes, but only 1% delivered—3 opportunities for Asia to lead
Carbon Forward Asia, held from March 4 to 5 in Singapore, featured a panel on the second day titled “Removals: Putting the Net into Net-Zero,” which explored the opportunities and challenges for advancing carbon removal in Asia.
February 20, 2025TikTok bets on carbon capture to curb its soaring emissions
Short video platforms are booming globally, but their environmental impact is not to be overlooked. TikTok is not only building green data centers but also investing in carbon removal technologies as part of its long-term decarbonization plan.
February 19, 2025Biodiesel policies under pressure as costs surge, environmental concerns mount
Biodiesel, derived from biomass, faces development challenges due to environmental limitations. Indonesia’s biodiesel policy, which promotes the use of palm oil-based biodiesel, has been impacted by rising costs of fatty acid methyl esters in palm oil.
February 17, 2025Singapore explores potential of advanced nuclear technologies
Singapore's current energy mix does not include nuclear power, but it has not ruled out the possibility of adopting nuclear energy in the future.
February 14, 2025Step-by-step guide on how to buy carbon credits on Indonesia carbon exchange
The IDX Carbon Exchange, operated by the Indonesia Stock Exchange, was opened to international buyers on Jan. 20. This move has injected much-needed liquidity into the market. But What qualifications and documents are required?
February 12, 2025Indonesia targets 35% renewable energy led by solar, hydro, geothermal
Indonesia has unveiled its updated National Power Supply Plan (RUPTL), projecting an additional 71GW of installed capacity over the next decade, with a focus on solar, hydropower, and geothermal energy to drive renewable power generation.
February 10, 2025How China’s listed firms can accelerate emission disclosures
Two experts call on companies to calculate and report ‘scope 3’ emissions along their value chain as soon as possible.
February 04, 2025ASEAN eyes SMRs for energy transition while facing three key barriers
As part of their energy transition efforts, many ASEAN countries view small modular reactors (SMRs), which have a lower electricity output, as a transitional energy solution. Indonesia has made the most progress, with 29 potential sites already confirmed.