Lin Bo-yu

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.

Indonesia’s official carbon exchange platform, IDX Carbon, has recorded nearly 1.6 million tons of carbon traded since its launch, with 90% of buyers coming from the domestic market.

Following the removal of 239 companies' net-zero commitments by the SBTi last year, an investigation by an online media outlet reveals that only 7% of those companies have obtained SBTi validation for their net-zero targets.

On July 14, the Singapore government announced that three companies, Keppel, PacificLight Power (PLP), and YTL PowerSeraya, have been awarded funding to conduct CCS feasibility studies.

Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg is looking to follow in Singapore’s footsteps by transforming state-owned oil and gas company Petros into a sovereign wealth fund that can drive economic diversification and growth.

To encourage local development in the solar power sector, the Thai government plans to support mass production of a homegrown solar inverter developed by a local electrician. The initial production target is set at 100,000 units.

Despite uncertainties surrounding US tariffs, Vietnam’s renewable energy market remains resilient, attracting attention from developers in Japan and France.

Under the spotlight of Vietnam’s accelerating energy transition, Solar & Storage Live Vietnam opened on July 9 at Sky Expo Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City. As the country’s largest trade show dedicated to solar and storage, the event drew over 6,000 registere