Lin Bo-yu

Southeast Asia’s clean energy industry is bracing for its third major setback, as U.S. tariffs intensify pressure on the wind and solar supply chains.

Pressure is mounting within the European Union to ease climate regulations, with influential lawmakers calling for a lower 2040 emissions target.

According to the latest Global Electricity Review from UK-based energy think tank Ember, low-carbon electricity sources accounted for more than 40% of global power generation for the first time in 2024.

The International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) kicked off a five-day meeting on April 7, focusing on technical regulations, energy efficiency, and pollution in the shipping industry.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on imported products is not only dealing a blow to Southeast Asia’s solar industry but also expected to drive up the cost of renewable energy projects within the United States.

To support the growth of low-carbon industries in Malaysia, the Japanese government, through the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), announced at the end of March a list of 47 Japanese companies with established operations in the country.

The European Commission has officially proposed extending the deadline for car manufacturers to meet emission reduction targets, granting them an additional two-year grace period.

To speed up the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the Thai government is partnering with six major local companies and their affiliates to establish a waste cooking oil-based SAF feedstock supply chain.