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January 30, 2026
Singapore accelerates SAF rollout with procurement plan, EtJ fuel ambitions
Singapore is accelerating its push to decarbonize aviation by putting SAF at the center of its strategy. On Jan. 29, the CAAS said it will roll out the first voluntary SAF procurement trial, paving the way for a blending mandate set to take effect.
January 30, 2026Philippines tightens first offshore wind auction rules: Which investors step forward?
The Philippine government is moving to finalize the framework for its first offshore wind auction, as it seeks to keep projects on track and reduce execution risks.
January 29, 2026RECCESSARY webinar: Asia-Pacific carbon markets enter decisive phase in 2026 as quality, compliance converge
The “Asia-Pacific Carbon Markets Outlook 2025–2026” webinar, hosted by RECCESSARY, examined how carbon markets across the region are entering a new phase of implementation.
January 29, 2026From promise to peril? The hidden risks in Malaysia’s mine-to-magnet rare earth push
Malaysia’s push to build a full rare earths value chain faces significant technology, trade, investment, and governance hurdles across the mining, processing, and manufacturing stages.
January 28, 2026Vietnam’s electronics industry faces 2026 ESG turning point amid stricter global standards
Vietnam’s electronics industry has emerged as one of Asia’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs. Tech giant Google is reportedly planning to expand research and production of high-end smartphones in the country this year.
January 28, 2026Kim Long Motor, BYD build commercial EV battery plant as Vietnam EV demand surges
Vietnamese automaker Kim Long Motor (KLM) said on Tuesday it will partner with China’s BYD to develop a USD 130 million battery manufacturing plant for commercial electric vehicles (EVs).
January 28, 2026Preparing for takeoff: How Southeast Asian airlines are navigating high SAF costs
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are increasingly seen as the primary pathway for the aviation sector to decarbonize, a consensus that is also taking shape across Southeast Asia.
January 28, 2026Climate action can unlock Southeast Asia’s future competitiveness, experts say
A deeper transition is a downpayment on the region’s future competitiveness in an increasingly climate-sensitive world, argue two energy experts.
January 27, 2026Subsidies spark rooftop solar surge in Thailand, but safety, standards raise red flags
Thailand’s rooftop solar policy is expected to boost household adoption and support national emissions goals. But industry experts warn of safety gaps in energy control systems.
January 26, 2026Philippines to release cement decarbonization roadmap ahead of ASEAN Summit
The Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) said it expects to finalize a decarbonization roadmap for the sector by the end of February, focusing on increasing the use of alternative fuels and reducing clinker consumption.