Lin Bo-yu

Indonesia is emerging as a promising destination for energy transition investments. Two of the country’s leading sovereign wealth funds have recently reaffirmed their commitment to scaling up investments in clean energy.

At the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as “Summer Davos,” the World Economic Forum (WEF) on June 24 unveiled its Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2025. Among them, four technologies in sustainable and low-carbon energy made the list.

To encourage greater corporate participation in voluntary carbon markets, the governments of Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Kenya have launched the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, the first government-led initiative of its kind.

90% of extreme weather events are linked to water, underscoring the urgent need for Adaptation through Water (AtW) strategies. Southeast Asian countries are particularly vulnerable to climate impacts, with projected economic losses of up to 25%.

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Iranian authorities have threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy trade. Roughly 80% of oil and gas exported through the strait is destined for Asia.

Vietnam’s offshore wind potential remains largely untapped, and the sector is progressing at a relatively slow pace. Nevertheless, multinational companies from the U.S., Europe, and China continue to express strong confidence in its long-term prospects.

Starting in July, Peninsular Malaysia will implement an Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) mechanism for electricity pricing, replacing the current Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) system.

The global push for sustainability has reached the fashion industry, with Swedish fashion giant H&M leading emissions reduction rankings.