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September 08, 2025
Thailand’s new PM vows to cut energy costs, taps ex-PTT chief
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul was officially sworn in as Thailand’s prime minister on September 7. In his inaugural address, he emphasized that lowering household energy expenses will be one of his top policy priorities. Ahead of the ceremo
September 05, 2025Brunei built Southeast Asia’s longest bridge — what does this mean for wildlife?
The SOAS Bridge is the longest bridge in Southeast Asia. Locals noted that while the bridge offers better job prospects and income opportunities, they have also observed unusual wildlife movements and migration patterns since its construction.
September 05, 2025Boeing pilots ocean carbon removal in Sarawak to advance net-zero
Malaysia has long been a key base for Boeing in the Asia-Pacific, producing commercial aircraft components. Now, Sarawak will also serve as a testbed for new carbon removal solutions.
September 03, 2025Thailand’s Bangchak backs Bio-LNG, algae SAF in low-carbon push
Thailand’s energy giant Bangchak is broadening its renewable energy footprint. Its bio-based subsidiary BBGI (Bio-Based Green Innovation) announced a THB 2 billion (USD 61.6 million) investment in developing bio-LNG. The company is also partnering with go
September 03, 2025EVs are booming, but the grid can’t keep up: Chosen Digital’s global fix
Electric vehicles are growing fast, but the energy systems behind them are not. For Worapoj Chosen, founder and CEO of Chosen Digital, this is a serious risk that no one is fixing.
September 02, 2025GenZero’s first sustainability report shows major emission cuts but slower paybacks ahead
Singapore-based green investment firm GenZero released its inaugural sustainability report on Sept. 1, revealing that its portfolio has helped abate 3 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent—close to half of its 2028 target.
September 02, 2025How five mainland Southeast Asian countries are powering up with wind energy
Charting the journey of five countries in pursuit of more wind power capacity, from financial hurdles to long-term strategies.
September 01, 2025Vietnam tackles urban air pollution with stricter vehicle emission rules
Vietnam is preparing sweeping new measures to curb urban air pollution. From 2027, all cars produced in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet level 4 emission standards.
August 29, 2025Carlsberg expands Vietnam brewery with $90 million low-carbon upgrade
Carlsberg Vietnam officially inaugurated its Phu Bai Brewery Expansion Project on Aug. 26, marking the completion of a major upgrade that integrates high-efficiency, low-carbon technology.
August 29, 2025Indigenous communities fear impacts of Cambodian wind projects
Cambodia hopes wind farms can help solve its growing power needs, but opaque plans have left the Bunong people worried for their sacred land.