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October 01, 2025
Vietnam’s green industrial parks rise as global supply chains shift, drawing tech giants and LEGO
To fully realize its potential as the “world’s factory 2.0,” Vietnam’s manufacturing-driven industrial parks are stepping up efforts in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and renewables to align with global sustainability goals.
September 30, 2025Malaysia unveils steel industry roadmap, eyeing carbon tax rollout in 2026
Malaysia has released its Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 (SIR2035), prioritizing the resolution of industry overcapacity while planning to cut carbon emissions through carbon pricing mechanisms such as a carbon tax.
September 25, 2025Inside Malaysia’s push for net-zero data centers: RECs, cross-border power key to cutting Scope 2 and 3 emissions
Facing RE100 and 24/7 carbon-free energy commitments, major data center operators are spurring demand for power purchase agreements (PPAs), renewable energy certificates (RECs) and cross-border electricity trading.
September 24, 2025Prabowo pledges Net Zero ahead of 2060 as Indonesia, EU seal trade deal
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly on September 23, mentioning the country’s transition toward renewable energy and expressing confidence in achieving net-zero emissions before 2060. On the same day, Indone
September 24, 2025Inside Malaysia’s push for net-zero data centers: Sustainability framework unveiled, e-waste challenge ahead
As AI demand soars across Southeast Asia, Malaysia is rising as a regional data center hub — but the challenge remains: how to balance rapid growth with sustainability?
June 06, 2025H&M leads, Shein lags in fashion industry climate report
Non-government group Stand.earth has released its latest ranking of fashion companies’ climate action, with Swedish brand H&M claiming the top spot for the second time in a row.
May 21, 2025India’s coal-heavy steel expansion threatens global decarbonization goals
The global steel industry has seen a steady increase in decarbonization initiatives, but actual progress remains limited. A new report reveals that India has now surpassed China in new steelmaking capacity.
May 20, 2025CATL targets global expansion with $5.3 billion Hong Kong listing
China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 20, aiming to raise up to USD 5.3 billion.
May 19, 2025Japan backs hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles with major subsidies
To accelerate the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, the Japanese government is investing heavily in subsidies. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to provide hydrogen refueling incentives for commercial vehicles.
May 19, 2025Malaysia unveils community rooftop solar initiative to enhance local energy flexibility
The Malaysian government has launched a new renewable energy initiative this year aimed at increasing solar generation capacity through community involvement, while also enhancing regional energy flexibility.