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January 21, 2026
Vietnam unveils carbon trading framework, eyes market launch by 2026
Vietnam has officially released its long-awaited regulatory framework for carbon market trading, defining institutional responsibilities across government agencies and financial market operators.
January 21, 2026Thailand’s election pledges for cheaper power risk energy transition, experts warn
As candidates promise to lower power bills to win public support, economists warn that broad electricity subsidies could cause long-term harm.
January 20, 2026Malaysia’s Khazanah bets on grid resilience to power AI, semiconductor growth
Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd plans to deploy more capital into strengthening the country’s power system and supporting domestic semiconductor firms, as artificial intelligence accelerates a new investment cycle.
January 20, 2026Indonesia sues 6 companies over alleged links to deadly floods, landslides
Indonesia’s environment ministry is seeking 4.8 trillion rupiah ($284 million) in environmental damages from six companies it has linked to deadly floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Senyar in November.
January 19, 2026VinFast launches battery-swap e-scooters, expands charging stations across Vietnam
As major cities such as Hanoi weigh bans on gasoline motorbikes to curb air pollution, Vietnam’s leading EV maker VinFast on Jan. 15 unveiled three new battery-swappable electric scooters.
January 19, 2026A new treaty comes into force to govern life on the high seas
A new United Nations treaty governing biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction will enter into force on January 17th 2026, creating the first global framework to conserve life on the high seas.
January 19, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Indonesia delays B50 biodiesel plan; Vietnam NDC 3.0 flags major investment
Indonesia has confirmed a delay to its B50 biodiesel mandate, while Thailand pushes ahead with electric mobility, power sector planning, and CBAM compliance.
January 16, 2026After years of progress, Indonesia risks ‘tragedy’ of a deforestation spike
Deforestation is accelerating, underscoring Indonesia’s reputation as a big greenhouse gas emitter and potentially inviting more scrutiny of its commodity exports.
January 16, 2026Unlocking ASEAN bioenergy: Malaysia fuels bioenergy momentum with Wasco IPO, widening investor interest
Malaysia’s National Biomass Action Plan published in 2023 projected up to 182 million tons of biomass output annually, with the potential to generate RM17 billion in economic value by 2030.
January 15, 2026ASEAN power grid secures LTMS-PIP 2.0 deal to expand Laos-to-Singapore power exports
The ASEAN Power Grid’s only existing multilateral electricity trading scheme has finally secured a new agreement. Malaysia’s TNB announced on Jan. 14 that the second phase of the LTMS-PIP 2.0 has been formally signed.