Malaysia has unveiled plans for its second waste-to-energy (WTE) facility, to be built in Sungai Udang, Melaka state, with an estimated investment of MYR 660 million (USD 141 million). Slated for completion by 2029, the project will be carried out through a...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japanese sustainability tech firm Zeroboard Inc. to support decarbonization efforts across its ecozones. The partnership will enable PEZA-registered export enterprises to...
Malaysia has unveiled its first Mobile Hydrogen Refueling Station (MHRS), signaling a bold step forward in the country’s push for clean energy and hydrogen-based transportation. The MYR 15 million (USD 3.2 million) pilot facility, located in administrative center of...
In April 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched the Asia-Pacific chapter of its 1000 Ocean Startups coalition in Singapore, aiming to bolster ocean-focused innovation across the region. This initiative seeks to accelerate the development of sustainable...
Vietnam is making significant strides toward becoming a regional leader in the circular economy, leveraging its existing plastic recycling capacity, deep-rooted traditional recycling villages, and new digital and regulatory strategies. A recent platform mapping...
In 2023, Thailand recorded its highest waste volume at 26.95 million tons, reflecting growing consumer demand and post-pandemic economic recovery. Although 72% of total waste is properly managed or recycled, only 21% of hazardous waste such as electronic items,...
Indonesia and Japan are strengthening their strategic collaboration in renewable energy and environmentally sustainable infrastructure through the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) framework. A prominent example of this partnership is the Muara Labuh Geothermal...
Hydrogène de France (HDF Energy) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr), with support from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), to develop green hydrogen infrastructure and roll out hydrogen-based...
SUEZ has entered into a strategic joint venture with Sonadezi, a state-owned Vietnamese industrial park developer, to provide integrated environmental solutions at Chau Duc Industrial Park – the largest of its kind in southern Vietnam. This collaboration marks...
Asia Pacific & Japan-based hyperscale data center operator AirTrunk has partnered with Johor Special Water (JSW), the state-owned water utility of Johor, to implement a large-scale recycled water supply system for its JHB1 and JHB2 campuses. This project, the...
Thailand’s Ministry of Transport officially opened the Rama VII Smart Pier, a solar-powered facility located in Bang Kruai District, Nonthaburi. The pier is part of a government initiative to develop 29 smart piers along the Chao Phraya River by 2027. The project is a...
In April 2025, Sembcorp Industries announced a 25-year Renewable Energy Purchase Agreement (REPA) between its wholly owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Solar Singapore Pte Ltd, and Malkoha Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc. Under this agreement, Sembcorp will...
