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As global demand for steel is rising, Indonesia’s steel industry is one of the country’s largest industrial greenhouse gas emitters and is set to become far more polluting if current trends continue, according to a nonprofit report.
Thailand and Vietnam are moving ahead with major reforms to transform their power sectors, aiming to cut fossil fuel dependence and meet long-term climate goals. Both countries are reshaping their electricity markets to attract private investment and accelerate renewable energy development.
Bangkok authorities have launched a pilot project to help motorcycle taxi riders switch to electric vehicles (EV), as industry groups push for broader measures to boost EV demand nationwide.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), in partnership with Germany’s development agency GIZ, on Monday introduced the “EV for Motorcycle Taxi Riders” scheme under Thai-German cooperation on energy and climate.
The Philippines wants to become a regional data centre hub, but high power prices, coal-heavy electricity, grid constraints and climate risks are testing that vision. Analysts say data centres could grow fast, yet competitiveness will depend on how quickly renewables, grid upgrades, permitting reforms and climate-resilient infrastructure actually materialise on the ground.
Vietnam’s industry ministry has proposed raising the cap on surplus rooftop solar sold to the grid from 20% to 50%, with payments linked to average market prices but below ground-mounted solar tariffs. The draft also allows surplus from public buildings and waives caps in off-grid mountainous, border, and island areas.
Southeast Asia’s 2025 saw deadly climate-driven floods, stalled fossil fuel phase-out, and a mining boom for transition minerals that is polluting rivers and destroying forests. Deforestation slowed but remains high, while wildlife faces habitat loss and thriving illegal trade. Community-led conservation offers pockets of hope amid deepening ecological regional risks.
Malaysia has launched ASEAN’s first EV Battery Passport Standard, mandating full lifecycle transparency to improve recycling, support decarbonization goals, and build a circular battery economy. The policy is expected to boost EV adoption and strengthen Malaysia’s competitiveness in the regional green economy.
UNEP’s 2025 Adaptation Gap Report finds developing countries need US$310–365 billion annually for climate adaptation by 2035, yet receive about US$26 billion. The finance gap is widening, loans and debt risks are growing, and NCQG pledges remain insufficient and inflation-blind.