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June 13, 2025
Decarbonizing industry: How Vietnam’s steelmakers respond to EU's CBAM
The EU’s CBAM, starting in 2027, will impose carbon tariffs on high-emission imports—posing a major challenge to Vietnam’s steel exports. In response, Hoa Phat and VNSteel are stepping up decarbonization efforts and investing in green energy.
June 04, 2025Digital queue system cuts shipping emissions by up to 24% at U.S. ports
A low-cost digital solution is having an outsized impact on carbon emissions. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California have adopted a vessel queuing system, similar to OpenTable’s reservation model, to manage incoming ships.
May 28, 2025Vietnam’s financial sector accelerates ESG adoption
Vietnam’s financial industry is gaining momentum in promoting sustainable development. According to the State Bank of Vietnam, a record 33 financial institutions released sustainability reports in 2024—the highest number to date.
May 21, 2025India’s coal-heavy steel expansion threatens global decarbonization goals
The global steel industry has seen a steady increase in decarbonization initiatives, but actual progress remains limited. A new report reveals that India has now surpassed China in new steelmaking capacity.
May 16, 2025Changi Airport’s Terminal 5 to feature sustainable, energy-efficient design
Singapore’s Changi Airport will invest tens of billions of Singapore dollars in building a fifth terminal, which will incorporate advanced systems to improve operational efficiency and passenger experience.
April 30, 2025Trump’s first 100 days: Rethinking ESG as companies navigate tariff uncertainty
As climate change skeptic Donald Trump returns to the White House. In this climate of uncertainty, how can businesses respond in the short term while planning for long-term decarbonization?
April 29, 2025Trump’s first 100 days: How U.S. climate rollbacks threaten the global green transition
As U.S. President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days back in office, his administration has already dismantled many of the previous administration’s policies.
April 18, 2025Trump's tariffs threaten growth for Southeast Asia’s clean energy startups
U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have sparked concern across the clean energy industry. For fledgling startups in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam, the resulting disruption to global supply chains could be the final straw.
March 24, 2025Taiwan’s SAF journey begins—but can waste oil meet growing demand?
Taiwan is set to enter its first year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption, with Songshan, Kaohsiung, and Taoyuan airports scheduled to begin SAF blending for domestic carriers in the first half of the year.
February 08, 2025How TopoLogic is using topological materials to solve AI’s energy crisis
As AI becomes a bigger part of our daily lives, it is using an increasing amount of energy. TopoLogic, a Japanese startup from the University of Tokyo, is aiming to address this issue by leveraging a new material known as topological materials.