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The latest annual report from the international Net Zero Tracker indicates that the number of entities setting net-zero targets continues to rise at regional, city, and corporate levels. However, over 40% of entities have not taken any action, including e

Indonesia's new government intends to establish a green fund, raising capital through the production and sale of nature-based carbon removal credits to invest in more green projects and achieve a net-zero goal by 2060.

The Philippines' Subic Bay Freeport Zone has vowed to become the first carbon-neutral economic zone, launching a series of net-zero initiatives. These plans include creating a net-zero roadmap for buildings, applying carbon capture technology, and more.

As the global movement towards net-zero emissions gains momentum, the outlook for green collar jobs—positions focused on environmental protection and sustainability—has never been brighter.

The Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), led by Japan, held a ministerial meeting in Indonesia on August 20 and 21. During the meeting, 70 cooperation memorandums were signed to actively promote energy transformation in Southeast Asia.

On the 16th, Philippine energy giant ACEN, Singapore’s green investment company GenZero, and multinational company Keppel signed a memorandum of understanding to develop clean energy solutions aimed at helping coal-fired power plants retire early and obta

While Taiwan has recently rekindled discussions on nuclear energy due to the pro-nuclear stance of new officials, Southeast Asian countries, though not yet utilizing nuclear power, view it as crucial for achieving net-zero emissions.

Singapore's government has allocated $90 million through the National Research Foundation (NRF) to launch nine research projects spanning three to five years, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Japan is set to join the ASEAN power grid race. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to announce Japan's support for ASEAN member countries in expanding their power transmission and distribution networks. This initiative aims not only to promote decar

Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister revealed the country's timeline for phasing out coal-fired power plants to achieve its net-zero commitment by 2050. By 2035, Malaysia aims to reduce its coal power plants by half and retire all of them by 2044.

In early June, ten West African countries wrote to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), urging that carbon offsets be included in corporate net zero standards, allowing companies to offset their emissions.

Despite clear policies, rising electricity demand and environmental disasters like droughts have pushed Vietnam to expand coal power. PwC suggests Vietnamese companies to create energy transition plans and strategies to tackle global climate change.