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Vietnam has pledged to begin utilizing nuclear power by 2030. The government is also in discussions with five countries, including Russia, about potential cooperation.

Japan's two major automakers, Honda and Nissan, confirmed they are considering a merger. Soon after, reports emerged that Foxconn is interested in acquiring Nissan, aiming to bolster its brand in the electric vehicle sector.

Malaysia’s EXIM Bank announced a cross-sea investment in Vietnam's Song Hau 2 coal-fired power plant, raising industry concerns about violating government energy transition and decarbonization commitments.

Singapore has launched a $60 million lab to drive research and development in low-carbon technologies to help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Verification agencies, consulting firms, and agri-food industry players of Taiwan gathered at a forum held on March 28 to share insights on corporate sustainability and carbon reduction from three different perspectives.

To fulfill the commitment at COP26 which is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam is prioritizing "greening" efforts to both land and sea transport with new business opportunities and challenges as well.

As carbon taxes and credits become more prevalent across global markets, Vietnam is seeking ways to demonstrate its responsibility in decarbonization and help local businesses adapt to change.

Indonesia wants to develop projects on new energy sources such as nuclear, hydrogen and ammonia to achieve its Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060 or sooner, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has announced that its automotive systems factory in Penang, Malaysia is now operating as a net-zero carbon emission plant.

Malaysia’s Parliament on passed a law on 11 October that will require the biggest energy consumers to implement power-saving measures, as it looks to reduce its energy consumption and carbon emissions.