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Data centres test Asia’s power planning

STT GDC and TNC say growth needs earlier coordination on energy renewables water and siting.
2 days ago

Data centres test Asia’s power planning

STT GDC and TNC say growth needs earlier coordination on energy renewables water and siting.
2 days ago

Singapore's ETAF secures $325m in first close to drive Asia's energy transition

FAST-P will fund grid modernisation and higher-risk energy projects.
3 days ago

DBS lends $273m to ETAFCo amidst push to cut Asia's coal reliance

The loan will fund grid upgrades, battery storage, and renewable assets.
3 days ago

Asia-Pacific climate risks may cost firms US$336b annually by 2030s

The report identifies investable resilience opportunities across real estate, data centres, power infrastructure, and transport.
3 days ago

Over six in 10 business leaders flag rising disorderly climate risk

Firms warn of rising operational disruption as transition risks climb across regions.
4 days ago

Only 19% of executives quantify sustainability’s financial impact: KPMG

Most companies struggle to translate them into profits, cash flow, and valuation.
4 days ago

Singapore bets on $35m waste centre, digitalisation drive to boost green economy

New funding, digital tools, and policy updates were announced at Catalyst 2026 gathering. 

Singapore launches $35m centre to tackle toxic industrial waste

NEA, NTU, and NUS will develop recycling, recovery and landfill tech solutions.

Climate-resilient infrastructure needs blended finance: BCG

Less than 4% of global climate financing currently goes to infrastructure adaptation and resilience.

Singapore expands Article 6 carbon market with Tanzania deal

The agreement supports the development of pathways for cross-border credit transfers.

Southeast Asia faces $25b annual climate adaptation shortfall

Spending lags rising risk as annual needs reach $84b by 2050, McKinsey said.

Hygenco secures $105m to expand green hydrogen in India

It will back three to four new plants starting construction in 2026 to 2027.

Carbon credits seen as key to net zero but market risks loom

It could be the “silver bullet” despite persisting market constraints.

Carbon credit trading in India faces depth test as banks stay out

It will leave the CCTS with fewer participants to support credible carbon price discovery.

Rising energy costs spur efficiency push as firms target quick payback

Most firms require sub-five-year payback as incentives and financing shape decisions.

Ageing grids push AI to forefront as power strains mount

AI boosts grid capacity without new lines as ageing assets strain utilities.