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Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab has announced plans to expand its electric vehicle fleet and has formed a strategic partnership with Chinese automaker BYD. The goal is to add 50,000 electric vehicles across six Southeast Asian countries.

While world leaders failed to secure meaningful action, extreme weather events battered Southeast Asia, underscoring the deadly consequences of inaction on climate change and the urgent need for inclusive solutions.

Southeast Asia's carbon market potential remains largely untapped. A recent report highlights that over the past 15 years, carbon credits provided by the ASEAN region have accounted for only 7% of the global carbon market.

Indonesia and the Philippines possess rich geothermal resources. However, high risks and local concerns over safety and environmental impacts hinder financing and industry growth.

A study reveals that more than a third of the collaborations under AZEC involve fossil fuel technologies.

As the United Nations Climate Summit (COP29) enters its second week, what are the latest climate actions and policies from ASEAN countries worth noting?

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world needs to add or upgrade over 80 million kilometers of power grids by 2040 to facilitate the energy transition. Taiwan, too, is part of this global challenge, particularly with recent discussion

The effects of the U.S. increasing tariffs on four Southeast Asian countries have become apparent, with Chinese companies in Vietnam's solar sector being forced to cut production and lay off workers.

But the ‘hardware’ of energy infrastructure must be accompanied by just and inclusive approaches, write two energy analysts.

The Asia Low Emission Strategic Partnership (ALP) recently held its annual exchange forum in Taiwan, where Thailand’s Siam Cement Group (SCG) shared insights on finding new investment directions in the sustainable decarbonization process.