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July 15, 2025
Climate adaptation in action: Taiwan targets extreme heat — interview with Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming
Climate adaptation is essentially long-term disaster prevention, but the real challenge lies in implementation—turning awareness into action, said Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming (彭啓明).
July 14, 2025Sarawak Premier plans to reshape Petros into sovereign wealth fund
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg is looking to follow in Singapore’s footsteps by transforming state-owned oil and gas company Petros into a sovereign wealth fund that can drive economic diversification and growth.
July 14, 2025Locally developed inverter set to boost Thailand’s rooftop solar market
To encourage local development in the solar power sector, the Thai government plans to support mass production of a homegrown solar inverter developed by a local electrician. The initial production target is set at 100,000 units.
July 14, 2025A new data hub helps small-scale fishers adapt to climate change
The global research partnership CGIAR recently launched its Asia Digital Hub at WorldFish’s headquarters in Penang, Malaysia. The Hub brings together policymakers, scientists, communities and the private sector to develop and scale digital solutions.
July 14, 2025Taiwan turns to dual-track carbon pricing: Can ETS unlock corporate decarbonization?
Taiwan launched its carbon fee regime this year, with formal collection scheduled to begin in 2026. As part of the Ministry of Environment’s roadmap, a dual-track mechanism combining a carbon fee and an ETS is set to be piloted next year.
July 14, 2025Climate adaptation in action: From disaster prevention to resilience in face of extreme weather
Each year could now be the coolest summer of our lifetime. With global average temperature surpassing the 1.5°C threshold in 2024, extreme weather is expected to grow more frequent and severe.
July 11, 2025Bonn climate talks expose divisions over climate finance and tariffs
Each June, international climate negotiators descend on Bonn in west Germany for a two-week conference at the secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
July 11, 2025Vietnam’s solar sector powers ahead despite US tariffs, driven by DPPA and rising local demand
Despite uncertainties surrounding US tariffs, Vietnam’s renewable energy market remains resilient, attracting attention from developers in Japan and France.
July 10, 2025Q&A: European Commission’s proposal to cut EU emissions 90% by 2040
The European Commission has set out a proposal to cut EU emissions 90% by 2040, with up to 3% coming via carbon credits purchased from other countries.
July 10, 2025Solar & Storage in focus: Vietnam expo highlights strategies from BYD, Hamak, and Sun Rise
Under the spotlight of Vietnam’s accelerating energy transition, Solar & Storage Live Vietnam opened on July 9 at Sky Expo Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City.