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June 11, 2025

Sarawak partners with Chinese firms to develop 1 GW floating solar project at Bakun Reservoir

On June 10, the government of Sarawak announced a partnership with China’s China Three Gorges International Corporation (CTGI) and Shanghai Electric to jointly develop a large-scale floating solar project at the Bakun Reservoir.
June 10, 2025

Singapore’s carbon tax revenue falls short of expectations after sharp rate increase

The Singaporean government estimates that the 2024 carbon tax will generate SGD 640 million (about USD 497 million), more than 30% below the original projection.
June 10, 2025

Carbon storage unlocked: Malaysia bets on CCS, but challenges loom behind the boom

According to consulting firm McKinsey, CCUS market in Southeast Asia is projected to generate up to USD 5 billion to 10 billion in value over the decade starting in 2030. With bold ambitions, Malaysia is actively positioning itself as a regional leader.
June 09, 2025

Thailand accelerates green tech innovation through startup support

The Thai government is ramping up efforts in green technology by selecting four promising sustainability-focused startups through its National Innovation Agency (NIA).
June 09, 2025

Carbon storage unlocked: Malaysia’s CCS market valued at $250 billion, draws cross-border interest

Malaysia’s parliament passed the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Bill (CCUS Bill) in March 2025, with a plan to establish a dedicated agency to build out the industry’s market and supply chain.
June 06, 2025

Australian startup’s salt blocks cut methane emissions from Laos cattle by 40%

Australian startup AgCoTech has developed a methane-reducing salt block for cattle, helping livestock farmers in Laos cut their greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40%.
June 06, 2025

Carbon capture projects promise a climate fix — and a fossil fuel lifeline

Governments across Southeast Asia are looking at carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) as a way to meet climate targets. Critics say CCS costs too much to be commercially viable, and underperforms at capturing carbon.
June 05, 2025

Vietnam's grid under pressure as heatwaves drive up electricity demand

A nationwide spike in electricity usage, driven by ongoing heatwaves in northern and central Vietnam, set a new all-time high on the afternoon of June 2. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an urgent directive to ensure stability.
June 05, 2025

Singapore, Philippines forge regional renewable energy partnership

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made his first official visit to the Philippines on June 4, meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The two leaders pledged to advance the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) and promote sustainable economic development.
June 05, 2025

How global EV nickel demand is polluting Indonesia’s indigenous communities

Investigations by environmental groups revealed dangerous heavy metal contamination, deforestation and violations of environmental laws, linking the mining operations to politically exposed persons and global electric vehicle supply chains.
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