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January 07, 2026
Amata to invest $182 million in eco-industrial park amid Vietnam’s strong GDP growth
Thailand’s Amata Corporation subsidiary, Amata VN Plc, has secured government approval to build its fifth industrial estate in Phu Tho province, as Vietnam’s economy continues to post strong growth despite a volatile global environment.
January 07, 2026China’s wind farms can protect migratory birds, if well placed
Wind turbines are key to addressing climate change but should be located away from bird flyways, experts say.
January 06, 2026Vietnam’s livestock sector adopts biogas, slashing power costs
Australia is supporting Vietnam’s livestock sector in shifting toward bioenergy-based power generation by introducing an energy service company (ESCO) model that allows farmers to lease biogas generators.
January 06, 2026Japan launches first commercial floating offshore wind project for deep, earthquake-prone seas
Japan has started commercial operations at its first floating offshore wind farm, construction firm Toda Corporation said on Monday. The 16.8 megawatt (MW) project, located off Nagasaki in southern Japan, is the first offshore wind facility to be certifie
January 06, 2026The low-carbon shift: How carbon fees, ETS, CBAM accelerate decarbonization in steel, cement
2026 marks a pivotal crossroads for corporate sustainability. For high-emitting sectors like cement and steel, the next few years will be crucial in navigating regulatory shifts and evaluating the feasibility of various decarbonization technologies.
January 05, 2026Singapore to launch beverage container return scheme, extend transition
Singapore is set to roll out its long-awaited Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) this year as part of efforts to raise national recycling rates. Responding to industry feedback, the government has agreed to extend the transition period from the origi
January 05, 2026Malaysia's energy storage demand driven by LSS6, Solar ATAP in early 2026
Malaysia’s renewable energy sector is entering 2026 with a packed first quarter, as new policy frameworks take effect, fresh solar tenders approach, and large electricity buyers, particularly data centers, move closer to the market.
January 05, 20262026 Sustainability Trends: Top 10 new energy and carbon issues in ASEAN
With the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entering into force and electricity demand from data centers rising rapidly, ASEAN is approaching a critical inflection point in its sustainability transition in 2026.
January 05, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines tightens power project oversight; Malaysia faces first climate lawsuit
This week in ASEAN, the Philippine government has stepped up oversight of more than 200 power infrastructure projects nationwide, including the Terra Solar project, with its first phase set to start commercial operations in the first quarter. Meanwhile, t
January 05, 2026The low-carbon shift: How Kinpo manages emissions across 24 global factories with automation, digital tracking
Kinpo Electronics, a global electronics manufacturer with 24 factories across eight countries, including Thailand, the Philippines, China, Mexico, and Brazil, is working to embed sustainability into its core operations.