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June 03, 2026
Renewables surge slashes Keppel's emissions, but Scope 3 shadows progress
Singapore-based conglomerate Keppel has stepped up its decarbonization efforts, boosting its renewable electricity usage by 20 percentage points within a year.
April 01, 2026War accelerates energy security strategies: How ASEAN can learn from early movers
Over the past month, surging oil prices have pushed Southeast Asia toward a breaking point. As tensions in the Middle East escalate, supply concerns have spread rapidly.
March 03, 2026Hanoi rolls out incentives to speed taxi EV shift, aiming for 100% electric fleet by 2030
Hanoi has formally incorporated its taxi industry into the city’s green transport roadmap, setting a target to convert the entire fleet to electric or other clean-energy vehicles by 2030.
February 24, 2026OCBC allegedly exploits loopholes to finance coal-powered nickel mining
OCBC has come under scrutiny over allegations that it exploited disclosure gaps when extending loans to Harita Group, without adequately spelling out how financing nickel mining could lead to expanded captive coal-fired power capacity.
February 18, 2026Cheap foods can deliver low-carbon, healthy diets, study finds
A new study finds that relying on the cheapest food items — such as bananas, carrots and eggs — can meet daily dietary needs while cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by about one-third compared with commonly consumed diets.
February 16, 2026A lighter footprint for Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia as e-hongbao adoption grows
Across Southeast Asia, Lunar New Year celebrations are marked by the exchange of hongbao, ang pow, or li xi. But the tradition of gifting money in red packets also carries an environmental cost.
January 26, 2026Philippines to release cement decarbonization roadmap ahead of ASEAN Summit
The Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) said it expects to finalize a decarbonization roadmap for the sector by the end of February, focusing on increasing the use of alternative fuels and reducing clinker consumption.
January 15, 2026Vietnam’s motorbike ban looms: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City push for green transport, but real-world challenges remain
Vietnam has long struggled with severe air pollution, with its capital Hanoi frequently topping global rankings for the worst air quality. In response, both central and local governments are stepping up efforts to restore cleaner air.
December 17, 2025What’s in EU Commission’s plan to soften 2035 petrol, diesel car ban?
The European Union has confirmed plans to weaken its landmark 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars on Dec. 16, easing one of its most ambitious climate policies for the automotive sector.
December 04, 2025Thailand approves landmark Climate Change Bill with carbon tax and ETS
Thailand on Tuesday approved its Climate Change Bill, a landmark measure that would introduce carbon taxes, establish an emissions trading system (ETS), and create a national climate-policy body.