News
July 29, 2026
Indonesia’s energy transition hinges on bankable projects and a functioning carbon market, experts say
ADB's Indonesia renewable portfolio tops 600 MW but blended finance "cannot address perpetual regulatory uncertainty." Land delays alone can raise EPC costs 20% and cut returns by 4 percentage points.
July 27, 2026Vingroup aims to generate 4.5 million carbon credits from EVs, charging network
Vingroup is registering EV and charging carbon credits under Gold Standard and VCS, targeting 4.5 million credits by 2029. Vietnam's domestic ETS launched with 511M tCO2e in allowances across three sectors.
July 17, 2026EU's carbon agenda faces political reality as ETS2 backlash grows, CORSIA rules soften
10 EU states are blocking ETS2 as the Commission delays stricter CORSIA rules to Phase 2 in 2027. EU-compliant aviation credits could command a USD 5–6/tonne premium, driving Asian airline buying.
July 07, 2026Power trade between Singapore and Indonesia seen accelerating ASEAN grid integration
Danantara signed MoUs with Keppel Electric and Sembcorp to advance 3.4 GW of Indonesian power imports to Singapore by 2035, alongside an Article 6 carbon market pact and CCS cooperation on Batam.
July 06, 2026ASEAN CORSIA credits could generate up to $8.5 billion as aviation demand grows: report
Driven by the implementation of Article 6 under the Paris Agreement and countries’ NDCs, the CORSIA is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most influential compliance markets. ASEAN countries are the potential major suppliers of carbon credits.
June 13, 2026RECCESSARY hosts first overseas seminar in Vietnam, unpacking DPPA, CBAM strategies for businesses
RECCESSARY, a media platform focused on carbon markets and new energy, held its first overseas seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 12. The event aimed to help Taiwanese businesses navigate Vietnam’s low-carbon transition, covering decarbonizatio
June 01, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam heatwave strains power grid; Indonesia tightens forest carbon credit rules
This week in ASEAN, Vietnam’s heatwave pushed electricity demand to record highs, exposing delays in its power development plan. At the same time, Indonesia tightened forest carbon rules to improve credit quality and curb greenwashing.
May 27, 2026Indonesia, Vietnam roll out new forest carbon rules to attract investors
Resource-rich Indonesia is moving to further open its forestry carbon market, as the Ministry of Forestry rolls out a new regulation aimed at improving credit quality and market integrity.
May 06, 2026Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in carbon projects but faces scaling challenges, experts say
As Vietnam’s carbon market gradually shifts toward commercialization, experts from Climate Impact X warn that demand for high-quality carbon credits will continue to rise, urging developers to align with the global shift toward carbon removal credits.
April 13, 2026Microsoft reportedly pauses carbon removal purchases: What it means for the industry？
The carbon removal market is facing a significant shock as U.S. tech giant Microsoft is reportedly considering a pause in purchasing carbon removal credits. As the largest buyer in the market, any shift in Microsoft’s strategy has triggered widespread att