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July 31, 2026
Philippines launches $1 billion EV scheme to join ASEAN manufacturing race
Philippines' EVIS offers up to 40% capex co-funding and PHP 200,000 per locally built EV. EV sales rose 132.7% in H1 2026, but manufacturing investment still trails Thailand and Indonesia sharply.
July 31, 2026EU ETS expansion puts Asian airlines and exporters at a carbon pricing crossroads
EU ETS covers the same Bangkok–Paris flight at EUR 14,789 vs EUR 2,152 under CORSIA—a 6.9x gap. STARLUX is delaying credit purchases until 2031, but concentrated 2027 demand could push prices higher.
July 30, 2026What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ for renewables mean for climate change?
China has released its “15th five-year plan for the development of renewable energy”, outlining key targets and policies for the sector in 2026-2030.
July 30, 2026WHA and Gulf bundle infrastructure for Thailand’s data center boom, but can they secure enough power?
Bangkok leads Asia-Pacific for data center capacity under construction in 2026. WHA needs 1,000 MW of green power for its EEC park; Gulf's DPPA supply model awaits a virtual framework still pending.
July 29, 2026Indonesia’s energy transition hinges on bankable projects and a functioning carbon market, experts say
ADB's Indonesia renewable portfolio tops 600 MW but blended finance "cannot address perpetual regulatory uncertainty." Land delays alone can raise EPC costs 20% and cut returns by 4 percentage points.
July 28, 2026Thai MP calls for new committee to scrutinize AI data centers’ environmental impact
Experts have warned that Thailand needs to find a balance between economic development and the water and energy resources required to fuel data centers.
July 27, 2026Vingroup aims to generate 4.5 million carbon credits from EVs, charging network
Vingroup is registering EV and charging carbon credits under Gold Standard and VCS, targeting 4.5 million credits by 2029. Vietnam's domestic ETS launched with 511M tCO2e in allowances across three sectors.
July 27, 2026As new sources of climate finance grow, the poorest are neglected
Voluntary climate finance between developing countries tripled between 2013 and 2023, reveals a new working paper from the WRI. Developing countries are mobilising more climate finance but neglecting their lowest-income peers
July 27, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines launches record solar-storage project; Singapore-Indonesia green power trade advances
ASEAN’s clean energy transition gained momentum this week. The Philippines brought online the world’s largest operational solar-storage project, while Singapore and Indonesia advanced cross-border green power talks.
July 24, 2026Thailand plans $712 million EV subsidy as Chinese brands reshape auto market
Thailand is considering a major expansion of electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, with a proposed package worth about 24 billion baht (roughly USD 712.2 million). The plan is expected to support the replacement of up to 80,000 commercial vehicles.