Indonesia and the Philippines possess rich geothermal resources. However, high risks and local concerns over safety and environmental impacts hinder financing and industry growth.
Vietnam's National Assembly has approved the revival of nuclear power, with plans to develop nuclear energy to expand the use of low-carbon energy and achieve the national net-zero target by 2050.
Indonesia has reached an innovative milestone in bioenergy development, officially confirming that B40 biodiesel, a blend of 40% palm oil and 60% regular diesel, will be introduced starting next year.
The development of carbon capture technology has been slow, partly due to high costs. However, the American startup Captura is developing ocean carbon capture technology that promises to halve these costs.
Global Witness warns that mining for green energy is fuelling conflict and human rights abuses in Asia and elsewhere, urging tougher standards and protections.
A global treaty on plastics, which is being touted as the most important environmental treaty since the 2015 Paris Agreement, is set to be negotiated in South Korea over the next week.
To boost the integration of renewable energy into the grid, More Power in the Philippines has been authorized to establish a one-stop service center in Iloilo City, located in the central region of the country.
Hylife Group in Thailand is making a strong push to reduce carbon emissions with a major investment of over THB 400 million (about USD 11.6 million) to establish its first sustainable factory for Hylife Global Foods.
Vietnam is home to areas known as "craft villages," where plastic waste is processed. However, research indicates that only one-third of the imported plastic waste is recycled, with the majority ending up in landfills.