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April 23, 2026
Malaysia delays carbon tax as energy prices rise, prioritizes carbon market framework
Rising global energy prices are pressuring decarbonization efforts. Malaysia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability said on April 21 that Malaysia will delay a carbon tax on industries to ease business cost pressures.
April 22, 2026The Iran war shows why Indonesia must accelerate its energy transition
Indonesia seeks to shield society from inflation while managing the fiscal deficit. The immediate policy responses must not detract from the country’s paramount transition toward renewable energy.
April 22, 2026RECCESSARY webinar: CBAM enforcement and green power gaps put Thailand, Vietnam manufacturers on the clock
Vietnam's EU steel exposure is 18x Thailand's, and factories using CBAM default values face EUR 616,000 more per 10,000-tonne shipment by 2030. RECCESSARY's webinar recap covers verified data infrastructure, CN code mapping, and DPPA execution risks.
April 21, 2026Data center water use to double by 2030: Whose water is AI drinking in India?
AI has epoch-making potential, but its data centres are being built on the thirst of those who already have the least, academics argue.
April 20, 2026Indonesia, Malaysia scale up alternative fuels to tackle energy supply challenges
Southeast Asian countries are accelerating efforts to scale up sustainable fuels in response to ongoing global energy disruptions. In Malaysia, the government is working with 19 biodiesel producers to expand output capacity.
April 20, 2026Asia's GDP growth could fall to 2.4% amid Middle East fuel risks, IMF warns
The IMF warns Asia's oil and gas imports—nearly 4% of GDP—leave the region most exposed to Middle East disruption, with growth potentially falling to 2.4% in a downside scenario.
April 20, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Japan unveils $10 bln AZEC energy security plan; Malaysia advances biofuel transition
This week in ASEAN, sustainability developments are shaped by accelerating energy transition policies and rising challenges in energy security.
April 17, 2026Vietnam’s EVN proposes deep FiT cuts to resolve $13 billion renewable dispute
Vietnam’s long-running feed-in tariff (FiT) dispute has entered a new phase, with state utility EVN proposing to apply “transitional tariffs” to renewable energy projects with controversy.
April 17, 2026Philippines sets new microgrid rules as largest rural electrification project breaks ground
The Philippines has issued new ERC microgrid guidelines covering cost recovery and 24/7 service mandates, while WEnergy Global's Maharlika Consortium breaks ground on 24 off-grid microgrids serving 50,000 people across Palawan, Cebu, and Quezon.
April 17, 2026Taiwan’s carbon fee proposal: Six key aspects to watch【2026 update】
Taiwan's carbon fee will operate on a “leading by example” approach and may shift to cap and trade in two to three years. Here’s a breakdown of the six main aspects of the current carbon fee scheme.