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May 18, 2026
EVN plans nearly 270 MW floating solar expansion in Vietnam’s hydropower hub
EVNGENCO1 plans USD 167M across three reservoir floating solar projects totalling 270 MW, building on Vietnam's first 47.5 MWp Da Mi plant. Masdar's 300 MWp Malaysia project signals regional scale-up.
May 18, 20262026 FIFA World Cup threatened by extreme heat, report says
In less than a month, the FIFA World Cup will draw global attention as fans travel across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. However, scientists warn that climate change-driven heat could create dangerous conditions for players and spectators.
May 18, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam’s Quang Ninh approves first offshore wind project; EI Power to list on Bursa ACE
This week’s ASEAN sustainability roundup focuses on new developments in renewable energy and IPO activity. Vietnam’s first offshore wind project in Quang Ninh Province has received government approval, marking another step toward expanding the country’s r
May 15, 2026Taiwan’s Taoyuan Airport pushes plastic reduction transition as recycling volume jumps 126%
Taiwan's Resource Circulation Administration and Taoyuan Airport have partnered to phase out disposable tableware and expand plastic recycling—up 126% in early 2025. The airport holds ACA Level 4 and targets Level 5.
May 15, 2026How climate risk reshapes where investors put their money
Across New Zealand and Australia, the impacts of a warming climate have been slowly changing how investors weigh up risk and returns. Both countries have been experiencing more extreme events such as floods and bushfires.
May 14, 2026Trump-Xi summit puts rare earths in focus as Japan races to diversify supply
U.S. President Donald Trump is on a state visit to China, where he is set to hold a bilateral summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Market observers expect rare earth export restrictions to be among the key agenda items.
May 14, 2026Malaysia’s EI Power heads for Bursa ACE listing on rising data center demand
EI Power Bhd hits Bursa ACE Market with 98% Q1 revenue from data center power systems and MYR 99.9M order book. Thailand tenders worth MYR 75.3M signal first regional push. Read more on RECCESSARY.
May 13, 2026Vietnam’s Quang Ninh advances wind energy push with first offshore project approval
Vietnam’s northern province of Quang Ninh has reported a series of positive developments in its wind power sector. The province’s first offshore wind project, Quang Ninh 4 Wind Power Plant, received in-principle approval from the government on May 11.
May 13, 2026Thailand auto industry pushes 32% tax on imported EVs as trade-in plan faces delays
Thailand's auto groups want a 32% excise tax on imported EVs vs 2% for local models, plus 80% local content rules. The government's EV trade-in scheme remains stalled over valuation and scrapping gaps.
May 13, 2026Nearly all climate claims by meat, dairy firms amount to greenwashing: Study
Meat and dairy production are significant drivers of deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. Many companies claim to be tackling this, but nearly all these claims, 98%, could be considered greenwashing, a recent study found.