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ASEAN sustainable aviation fuel supply to bag 8.5 million bpd by 2050

Indonesia and Philippines to become net exporters, Japan and Singapore as top import markets.

ASEAN sustainable aviation fuel supply to bag 8.5 million bpd by 2050

Indonesia and Philippines to become net exporters, Japan and Singapore as top import markets.

Hong Kong carbon emissions plunge 27% from 2014 peak

Renewable energy adoption contributed to emissions decrease.

$3t investment supercycle to drive global data centre growth by 2030

Renewables, storage, and gas reshape global data centre energy.

Thailand hits data barrier in sustainable finance push

Framework launched in 2023 spans 6 industries, giving markets a shared language from energy to agriculture.

MCEE $45.5m injection triggers $3.7b export goal

Green Fund hits $381m as MCEE targets overseas infrastructure projects.

Environmental compliance provider gets sold to Blackstone

Acquired business has more than 60 offices and labs in North America.

Central East China records 15% above long-term norm of solar irradiance

Central East China recorded a 15% rise, Japan and South Korea 4% and 10%, respectively.

Multinationals in Shanghai ramp up ESG efforts

Foreign-invested firms' ESG initiatives incorporate local practices.

Smart buildings reshape Asia-Pacific net-zero push

Digital tools and tighter rules drive building decarbonisation.

Net-zero standard for energy sector slated for pilot testing

Applications open until middle of January 2026.

Pensions manager drops BlackRock from ESG index portfolio

Relationship ends months after similar decision by another fund.

Philippine firms prepare for stricter ESG reporting

SEC draft rules are pushing firms toward stricter ESG.

Utility scale battery storage costs fall to US$125 per kWh

Core equipment costs can rise to around US$100 per kilowatt-hour or more in markets with higher tariffs, among others.

Bangladesh cuts fuel imports by US$3.3b through energy efficiency gains

IEEFA said Bangladesh is on track to meet its energy-efficiency targets about a year ahead of schedule.

Climate risks deliver outsized returns for investors

CDP reports companies can earn up to $21 for every $1 spent reducing climate risks.

New funding to help UK SMEs invest in sustainability

Support part of government's Plan for Small Business.

Japan offshore wind remains viable as reforms strengthen project bankability: report

IEEFA also pointed to legislative changes enabling offshore wind development in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.