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October 16, 2025
Smart grids could save ASEAN $2.3 billion by 2040 if regional links strengthen, Ember finds
Renewable capacity in ASEAN has more than doubled over the past decade, but an investment of up to USD 10.7 billion in smart grids will be needed to meet rising power demand and sustain economic growth, according to Ember.
October 16, 2025Indonesia lifts ban on cross-border carbon trading to boost state revenue
Indonesia has reopened its carbon market to international buyers after a four-year hiatus. President Prabowo Subianto signed a presidential regulation on Oct. 10 allowing the cross-border sale of Indonesian carbon credits.
October 16, 2025Bursa Malaysia forum: ASEAN carbon market lacks awareness but gains momentum
The Bursa Malaysia carbon exchange, established by the Malaysian stock exchange, hosted the ASEAN Carbon Market Forum on Oct. 15 under the theme “Empowering Regional Climate Actions Through the ASEAN Common Carbon Framework.”
October 16, 2025Temasek-backed ABC Impact, DBS, UOB partner on sustainability-linked subscription loan facility
ABC Impact, an impact investing firm backed by Temasek, has partnered with DBS and UOB on a sustainability-linked subscription loan facility.
October 16, 2025COP29 president: ‘COP is the best system we have, we cannot lose faith in it’
Mukhtar Babayev speaks with Dialogue Earth about the outcomes of last year’s UN climate summit in Azerbaijan and expectations for COP30 in Brazil.
October 15, 2025Malaysia’s carbon tax set for 2026: Experts see short-term pain, long-term gain
Malaysia unveiled its USD 111 billion budget for 2026 on Oct. 10, which includes plans to introduce a carbon tax next year, initially targeting the steel, cement, and energy sectors.
October 15, 2025Singapore approves green fuel levy starting in 2026: How will SAF funding work?
Singapore’s Parliament on Oct. 14 passed the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill, paving the way for a green fuel levy on all departing air passengers starting in 2026.
October 14, 2025Thailand’s new Power Development Plan to prioritize solar integration
Thailand’s new Power Development Plan (PDP) is expected to be released next year, with the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) revealing that addressing the rapid growth of solar power generation will be a central focus.
October 14, 2025Keeping cool with geothermal: Philippines' Mets Cold Storage turns to clean energy
Mets, the Philippines’ leading cold-storage provider, has signed a renewable-energy supply deal with First Gen Corp., the country’s largest geothermal supplier, to cut costs and emissions in this energy-intensive sector.
October 14, 2025Vietnam tightens recycling rules: How companies are staying competitive?
Vietnam is tightening regulations on product and packaging recycling, requiring companies to either handle waste collection themselves or contribute to a recycling fund to comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements.