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As AI advances rapidly, power demand from data centers is rising sharply. Combined with the growing pressure on businesses to meet net-zero targets, existing energy infrastructure is struggling to keep up.

While the Brad Pitt-led racing film F1: The Movie is drawing global attention to the sport's adrenaline-fueled action, Formula 1 itself is making headlines off the track for a different kind of race—its push toward sustainability.

After an eleven-day marathon negotiation, the United Nations’ global plastic pollution treaty talks in Geneva concluded around 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 15.

Thailand’s leading energy players are ramping up investment in renewable energy in response to growing momentum for maritime decarbonization. Companies like Bangchak Corporation and state-owned PTT are accelerating the development of biofuels.

Vietnam has pledged to begin utilizing nuclear power by 2030. The government is also in discussions with five countries, including Russia, about potential cooperation.

Japan's two major automakers, Honda and Nissan, confirmed they are considering a merger. Soon after, reports emerged that Foxconn is interested in acquiring Nissan, aiming to bolster its brand in the electric vehicle sector.

Malaysia’s EXIM Bank announced a cross-sea investment in Vietnam's Song Hau 2 coal-fired power plant, raising industry concerns about violating government energy transition and decarbonization commitments.

Singapore has launched a $60 million lab to drive research and development in low-carbon technologies to help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Verification agencies, consulting firms, and agri-food industry players of Taiwan gathered at a forum held on March 28 to share insights on corporate sustainability and carbon reduction from three different perspectives.

To fulfill the commitment at COP26 which is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam is prioritizing "greening" efforts to both land and sea transport with new business opportunities and challenges as well.