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Indonesia cement glut quickens low-carbon shift

The market no longer rewards capacity expansion.

Indonesia cement glut quickens low-carbon shift

The market no longer rewards capacity expansion.

Grid links open fresh energy path for Singapore

Momentum builds around cross-border imports of solar, wind, and hydropower.

Singapore sets up fund to boost sustainable jet fuel

Airlines might need to soften the impact of higher airfare on travelers.

Firms must reinvent project development to win green transition

They must ask what the client needs, rather than just selling pre-packaged solutions.

Lack of risk framework stalls long-term clean energy investment

Having a clear framework would secure a counterparty for the long-term financial risk.

Energy transition stalled by policy gaps, not tech limits, expert says

Asia’s next energy breakthroughs will come from policy alignment, not scientific innovation.

Sompo tests methane insurance amidst tightening emissions rules

Satellite monitoring and inspections help firms detect leaks and avoid fines.

APAC’s pragmatic green transition draws investors

The framework gives industries a more flexible pathway to cut emissions.

China’s coal-to-hydrogen shift stalled by costs, infrastructure gaps

Green hydrogen demands huge renewable power and expensive storage.

Singapore-India corridor may spur green fuel bunkering

The digital side of the deal could improve port operations.

Singapore law firms see rise in ESG advisory demand

More clients are seeking advice on carbon projects and international trade. 

BTN urges reforms to scale up low-carbon housing in Indonesia

The state-owned lender wants to make green housing mainstream.

Waste-to-energy ties with mainland key to Hong Kong's green goals

Its first incinerator is only about to be finished this year, after eight years.

Asia’s industrial giants take over the world

K-pop, anime, Bollywood, and Asian beauty trends have also gained global traction.

Vietnam's Techcombank eyes $5b in future green bond issuances

Environmental responsibility can go hand in hand with business growth.

More tax perks could drive Philippine SMEs to go ‘green’

The Southeast Asian nation’s 1.1 million small businesses can be a target for green loans.