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December 31, 2024

Pause on steel projects shows challenges of China’s green transition

Suspension can temporarily contain increasing capacity, but the real issue lies in the slowing of the industry’s decarbonisation.
December 30, 2024

Japan's Inpex plans to double geothermal power capacity in Indonesia

Inpex, the Japanese energy giant that recently announced a joint exploration partnership with Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PLN, is reportedly planning to expand its geothermal energy operations in Indonesia.
December 27, 2024

Vietnam's coal imports surge amid struggles with energy transition, grid challenges

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in solar power generation, and the government has actively set policies to promote renewable energy. However, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that Vietnam's coal imports will surpass Taiwan in 2024.
December 27, 2024

The struggle against plastic choking the Mekong

Plastic is now ubiquitous in the Mekong, Asia’s Mother of Rivers, and experts and local people are struggling to contain the risks to human health, biodiversity and livelihoods.
December 26, 2024

IPBES nexus report: Five takeaways for biodiversity, food, water, health and climate

“Fragmented governance” between biodiversity, climate change, food, water and health is putting all of those systems at risk, according to a major new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
December 25, 2024

Malaysia eases solar energy installation requirements

In a move to accelerate its energy transition, Malaysia has continued to relax conditions and scale for solar energy installation. Following the announcement of an increase in the net metering (NEM) solar quota, the government on December 24 further revea
December 25, 2024

VinFast's Xanh SM electric taxi launches in Indonesia

The parent company of “Vietnamese Tesla” is actively broadening its electric taxi service throughout Southeast Asia. On December 19, the company officially launched its service in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, featuring a fleet entirely made up of electri
December 24, 2024

Taiwan companies shine in 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

A total of 42 Taiwanese companies made it to the DJSI 2024, an increase of seven compared to 2023. Among them, 34 companies were selected for the World Index and 37 for the Emerging Markets Index, both numbers higher than the previous year.
December 24, 2024

Singapore’s innovation turns concrete into carbon storage solution

Singapore has developed a 3D printing technology that not only produces concrete with better carbon sequestration capabilities but is also stronger and more durable than traditional materials.
December 24, 2024

Southeast Asia’s environmental defenders on the frontline

Environmental defenders across Southeast Asia face threats, violence and legal hurdles in their fight for justice. Five share their struggles.
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