Lin Bo-yu

To encourage households and businesses to use renewable energy, the Malaysian government has significantly reduced its Green Electricity Tariff (GET) surcharge by as much as 80%.

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has unveiled a pricing framework for offshore wind power, setting regional ceiling tariffs ranging from VND 3,078.9 to VND 3,975.1 per kWh (approx. USD 0.12–0.15).

The European Commission is expected to unveil its 2040 climate target on July 2. The proposal includes a controversial move to allow EU member states to use international carbon credits.

On June 30, more than 100 companies and investors issued a joint statement urging the European Union to maintain its strong sustainability regulations.

Indonesia’s energy transition is progressing slower than anticipated, with experts pointing to the inefficiency of state-owned utility PLN and fragmented policies that are limiting the number of bankable projects.

Chinese EV battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) officially broke ground on a new factory in Indonesia on June 29. The project aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s vision to establish a complete battery supply chain.

As demand for low-carbon electricity continues to surge, ASEAN countries are advancing nuclear-related legislation. The Philippines has recently released a draft framework for commercial nuclear power development.

Cement is tightly linked to national economic development, particularly in emerging markets undergoing rapid infrastructure expansion. However, the sector is also a major source of carbon emissions.