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Ageing grids push AI to forefront as power strains mount
AI boosts grid capacity without new lines as ageing assets strain utilities.
Ageing grids push AI to forefront as power strains mount
AI boosts grid capacity without new lines as ageing assets strain utilities.
Climate losses expose limits of traditional risk models, BCG says
Insurers are increasingly using AI-based systems that allow risk assessment at the property level.
AI could unlock US$600b in climate, sustainability value by 2028
Industrial efficiency, climate risk modelling, and grid management offer the clearest near-term opportunities.
'Green 100' initiative brings SMEs into sustainability reporting
Reporting will be done for free using the new TR 149:2026 framework.
Singapore, World Bank launch joint programme to scale carbon trading
The initiative will help countries develop interoperable digital carbon registries.
UK development investor BII commits $30m to SG climate fund
The fund backs a BlackRock-managed industrial decarbonisation programme.
Carbon pricing now covers 29% of global emissions, revenues top $107b
Adoption grew across major economies as coverage approached one-third of global emissions.
Climate transition plans lack depth despite net-zero pledges: EY
Inaction on climate risks could cost businesses up to 15% of annual revenue.
Singapore injects $19.2m into global facility for Article 6 carbon push
It is the first Asian CTF contributor, joining the UK, New Zealand, Norway, and Sweden.
Philippines trails ASEAN peers on ESG disclosure, Maybank says
Low transparency in emissions and governance puts Philippine corporates at regional disadvantage.
Southeast Asia risks losing EV value without supply chain buildout, Bain says
Indonesia controls over 60% of nickel output but the region makes only 2% of EVs.
Slow grid upgrades risk $200b digital push in Southeast Asia
Data centre growth outpaces transmission build-out as ab $18b annual funding gap persists.
Shareholder activism in Asia at peak levels, says corporate governance report
Nearly 250 firms in the region faced public activist demands in 2025.
Indonesia’s $1b grid funding shortfall exposes PLN’s structural financing strains
Underinvestment leaves power network behind transition requirements.
Singapore allows 2025 carbon quotas to carry forward amidst supply crunch
Limited eligible credits keep firms within 5% offset cap.
Danantara urged to shift SOE capital toward renewables
Indonesia’s $900b sovereign wealth fund could strengthen dividends and fiscal resilience, the report said.
ASEAN pushes supply chain resilience amidst Middle East risks
Ministers also advanced digital and green economy initiatives.
