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October 12, 2026
ASEAN Weekly: Report flags high green energy financing costs; ETS Asia spotlights grid and climate tech investment
The high financing costs remain a major barrier to renewable energy development, according to a new ASEAN energy report. Meanwhile, Energy Tech Summit Asia, held in the region for the first time, brought together industry leaders and investors.
October 01, 2026ETS Asia: What investors look for as climate tech moves from FOAK to scale
On the second day of Energy Tech Summit Asia, discussions turned to this financing challenge. From first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects to blended finance, investors and industry experts explored how emerging technologies can bridge the funding gap.
September 30, 2026ETS Asia: As renewables, AI data centers expand, can Asia’s grids keep pace?
After seven years in Europe, Energy Tech Summit made its Asian debut in Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 29 and 30, bringing together industry players and investors to discuss AI and energy, climate technology and investment.
August 14, 2026As Taiwan’s green finance tops $166 billion, how can SMEs secure funding?
Taiwan's green finance has topped $166 billion, but small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still struggle to access funding due to data gaps. See how transition finance can close the divide.
August 03, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines unveils $1 billion EV incentives, EU ETS adds pressure on Asian airlines
This week in ASEAN, the Philippines unveiled a USD 1 billion incentive programme to accelerate domestic EV manufacturing, while the EU’s proposed expansion of its ETS signaled rising carbon compliance costs for Asian airlines and exporters.
July 09, 2026Temasek adds $2.3 billion to sustainability portfolio despite 2030 emissions goal risk
Temasek's sustainability investments hit SGD 49B but portfolio emissions stayed flat at 21M tCO2e. SIA and Sembcorp account for 62% of total. Alinta Energy acquisition will push emissions higher near-term.
June 25, 2026“Detroit of the East” moves toward green manufacturing: 4 decarbonization challenges facing Taiwanese firms in Thailand
While gaps remain in Thailand's renewable energy supply and sustainability talent pool, the market is steadily maturing, unlocking opportunities in the green transition.
June 25, 2026From CBAM to Scope 3: How Thailand’s electronics, auto supply chains are navigating low-carbon transition
The impact of CBAM is extending beyond steel and aluminum to downstream electronics and automotive supply chains. If indirect emissions from electricity are included by 2030, CBAM costs for Thailand’s primary aluminum could increase by up to 4.45 times.
June 16, 2026Thailand looks to turn nature into an economic asset as green finance agenda expands
Thailand's natural capital share of wealth fell from 21% to 11% since 2005. The World Bank says Thailand needs USD 219B in climate investment, with biodiversity credits as a new growth lever.
June 16, 2026Vietnam ESG Forum puts carbon accounting, Scope 3 disclosures in business spotlight
Vietnam, a critical node in the global supply chain, is at a pivotal decision point in its transition toward sustainability and ESG governance. The ESG Service Corporation Association hosted a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on June 13, featuring the signing of