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January 02, 2026
Three forces set to shape Thailand’s renewable energy investment path
Thailand is set to hold a general election in February, prompting industry watchers to closely monitor how the next government will advance climate-related policies. Looking ahead to 2026, three key factors are expected to shape the country’s renewable en
January 02, 2026Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone to unlock renewable power trade and SME opportunities in 2026
The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone is set to reshape Johor’s energy landscape from 2026.
January 02, 2026The low-carbon shift: How cement, steel are strategizing for carbon costs
RECCESSARY spoke with Asia Cement Corporation (ACC) and China Steel Corporation (CSC), both among the first to be covered by the carbon fee, to understand how they are shaping their decarbonization paths.
December 31, 2025Malaysia faces first climate lawsuit over greenwashing oversight
Environmental non-profit RimbaWatch has launched Malaysia’s first climate-related lawsuit, accusing the government of failing to rein in greenwashing and allowing misleading fossil fuel advertising to go unchecked.
December 31, 2025The low-carbon shift: 2026 marks a shift from ESG ambition to execution as global rules reshape corporate strategy
With Taiwan’s carbon fee already launched and a wave of new domestic and international sustainability regulations taking effect or nearing finalization in 2026, companies are under increasing pressure not only to accelerate decarbonization.
December 31, 2025Southeast Asia’s 2025 marked by fatal floods, fossil fuel expansion and renewed mining boom
2025 has been a year of global upheaval, and Southeast Asia was no exception, with massive disruption caused by changes in U.S. policy and the intensifying effects of climate change.
December 30, 2025From burgers to biomass: Borneo Oil builds green ambitions through U.S. Nasdaq-bound associate
For decades, Borneo Oil Berhad was best known for a familiar brand on Malaysia’s fast-food menus. Today, the group’s ambitions extend well beyond franchised restaurants, spanning natural resources, renewable energy, and circular economy technologies.
December 30, 2025Why 2026 matters for the future of EU’s climate and energy architecture
Climate and energy policy in the EU will enter a decisive phase in 2026, as the European Commission prepares post-2030 rules and reviews emissions trading, and member states and the European Parliament negotiate the next long-term budget.
December 29, 2025Vietnam secures €76 million AFD funding for first pumped-storage hydropower project
Vietnam’s first pumped-storage hydropower project has secured backing from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and a group of international financial institutions.
December 29, 2025Philippines tightens power project oversight ahead of Terra Solar’s 2.5 GW launch
The Philippine government is tightening up oversight of 200 power generation and energy storage projects under construction to ensure timely delivery of committed capacity.