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Germany’s most important car industry association VDA has called for a de facto reversal of the EU’s 2035 ban on the sale of new cars powered by a combustion engine, according to media reports.

To enhance industrial competitiveness, carbon tariffs have recently become a focal point for both Taiwan and Australia.

The Singaporean government estimates that the 2024 carbon tax will generate SGD 640 million (about USD 497 million), more than 30% below the original projection.

Malaysia’s parliament passed the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Bill (CCUS Bill) in March 2025, with a plan to establish a dedicated agency to build out the industry’s market and supply chain.

Wandering the streets of Shenzhen, a city which has earned the title of China’s “first city of ‘new-energy vehicles’” (NEVs), you will not miss the scene of numerous NEVs parking under slogans promoting “green and low carbon” lifestyles.

The Thai government is ramping up efforts in green technology by selecting four promising sustainability-focused startups through its National Innovation Agency (NIA).

Governments across Southeast Asia are looking at carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) as a way to meet climate targets. Critics say CCS costs too much to be commercially viable, and underperforms at capturing carbon.

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.

Australian startup AgCoTech has developed a methane-reducing salt block for cattle, helping livestock farmers in Laos cut their greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40%.

Investigations by environmental groups revealed dangerous heavy metal contamination, deforestation and violations of environmental laws, linking the mining operations to politically exposed persons and global electric vehicle supply chains.

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made his first official visit to the Philippines on June 4, meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The two leaders pledged to advance the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) and promote sustainable economic development.

A nationwide spike in electricity usage, driven by ongoing heatwaves in northern and central Vietnam, set a new all-time high on the afternoon of June 2. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an urgent directive to ensure stability.