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March 31, 2025
Myanmar earthquake triggers widespread power outages, fuel shortages
A devastating 8.2 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing widespread power outages and fuel shortages. The disaster has led to panic buying of generators among residents, while rescue teams face difficulties accessing the hardest-hit areas.
March 27, 2025Thailand aims to become carbon trading hub with crypto-friendly regulations
To stimulate its carbon trading market, Thailand is revising regulations to relax cryptocurrency oversight. The proposed changes would allow the tokenization of carbon credits, carbon allowances, and renewable energy certificates using blockchain.
March 26, 2025Vingroup ventures into energy sector with proposal for renewable, LNG power plants
Vietnam's business giant Vingroup, globally known for its electric vehicles, is set to enter the energy sector, focusing on wind, solar, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plants. The total investment could reach up to $30 billion.
March 26, 2025US, EU climate policy rollbacks threaten Southeast Asia’s energy transition — experts propose 2 key strategies
Western climate policy rollbacks are raising concerns about setbacks to Southeast Asia’s energy transition, as reduced financing and weaker climate accountability could slow progress across the region.
March 25, 2025Indonesia strengthens green transition efforts despite U.S. withdrawal from JETP
To support energy transition and the green economy, the Indonesian government has officially established a cross-departmental special task force, led by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto.
March 24, 2025Phuket sets ambitious goal to achieve carbon-neutral old town by 2030
Tourism contributes 8% of global carbon emissions, and Phuket, one of Thailand’s top travel destinations, is taking steps to cut its environmental impact.
March 24, 2025Low-carbon offices gain popularity in Indonesia despite market slowdown
Despite an oversupply of office buildings in Indonesia, demand for low-carbon offices remains strong. The occupancy rate for green office spaces jumped 73.4% in the second half of last year, with rental prices also increasing, according to a report.
March 24, 2025Indonesia’s 47 companies in mining, palm oil tied to illegal deforestation
Indonesia’s environmental group has filed a formal complaint with the Attorney General’s Office, accusing 47 companies of environmental destruction and corruption.
March 21, 2025Seagrass loss leaves Thailand’s dugongs struggling to survive
Meadows reduced to blackened stubs have pushed authorities and researchers into crisis mode. A leading theory behind the seagrass die-off is changes in global climate patterns that trigger cascading effects. One of those effects is unusually low tides aro
March 19, 2025TECO acquires Malaysia's NCL Energy to enter Southeast Asia's data center MEP engineering market
TECO Electric & Machinery Co. held an acquisition signing ceremony today (19th) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with local MEP engineering company NCL Energy Sdn Bhd (hereinafter referred to as NCL).