https://www.eco-business.com/category/energy/Asia Pacific news, jobs, events for the cleantech & green enCopyright (c) 2016, Eco-BusinessFri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-mulls-removal-of-competitive-bidding-process-for-first-nuclear-power-plant/The pioneer nuclear facility will benefit from fast-track permitting, aimed at stoking investor interest, according to the Department of Energy's proposed draft circular.Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-mulls-removal-of-competitive-bidding-process-for-first-nuclear-power-plant/https://www.eco-business.com/news/indonesias-new-10-year-power-procurement-plan-sends-positive-signal-on-renewables-push-investors-and-jetp-secretariat/Indonesia's plan for transitioning from coal has lacked clarity. But industry observers say the latest strategy demonstrates a shift from the past, and could create incentives for initiating more clean energy projects in the coming years.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:14:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/indonesias-new-10-year-power-procurement-plan-sends-positive-signal-on-renewables-push-investors-and-jetp-secretariat/https://www.eco-business.com/news/indias-biofuel-drive-pecks-at-chicken-farmer-profits/As India's ethanol push diverts more maize for fuel, small egg and chicken producers feel the squeeze.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:47:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/indias-biofuel-drive-pecks-at-chicken-farmer-profits/https://www.eco-business.com/news/asdirhyme-abdul-rasib-appointed-as-chief-executive-of-malaysias-mypower-corporation/He succeeds Siti Safinah Salleh, who was appointed to head the Energy Commission earlier this year.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:22:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/asdirhyme-abdul-rasib-appointed-as-chief-executive-of-malaysias-mypower-corporation/https://www.eco-business.com/news/fashion-brands-drag-feet-on-their-green-promises/Despite net-zero pledges, few clothing brands are taking steps to decarbonise their supply chains to make fashion more sustainable.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:20:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/fashion-brands-drag-feet-on-their-green-promises/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/vietnams-nuclear-power-revival-ambition-or-overreach/Vietnam’s renewed ambition of developing nuclear power plants to fuel its industrialisation drive – supported by strong elite consensus – faces several obstacles, including an unrealistic timeline and financial challenges.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:31:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/vietnams-nuclear-power-revival-ambition-or-overreach/https://www.eco-business.com/news/qa-can-we-pay-poor-countries-to-ditch-coal/A new category of carbon credit could help poorer countries ditch coal for clean power.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:47:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/qa-can-we-pay-poor-countries-to-ditch-coal/https://www.eco-business.com/news/indonesias-nickel-mining-for-ev-boom-threatens-environment-2/Indonesia leads global nickel production, used in electric vehicle batteries, but locals face pollution and ecological harm.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:51:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/indonesias-nickel-mining-for-ev-boom-threatens-environment-2/https://www.eco-business.com/news/as-prices-surge-what-next-for-chinas-green-power-certificates/Energy-intensive businesses now need to green some of their electricity use. Certificates to prove it have shot up in price.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/as-prices-surge-what-next-for-chinas-green-power-certificates/https://www.eco-business.com/news/net-zero-banking-groups-pragmatic-reset-would-open-doors-for-once-sceptical-lenders-to-join-uobs-melissa-moi/The goal for Asia's financial institutions to support decarbonisation is clear and unchanged, despite geopolitical uncertainties and global lenders quitting the industry's biggest climate alliance, said UOB's head of sustainable business.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:57:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/net-zero-banking-groups-pragmatic-reset-would-open-doors-for-once-sceptical-lenders-to-join-uobs-melissa-moi/https://www.eco-business.com/news/volatility-in-oil-and-gas-prices-unlikely-to-drive-pivot-to-renewables-in-southeast-asia-consulting-firm/While price uncertainty is used by some “in a PR fashion” to push oil majors to transition, their trading arms are used to managing it, argues EY. But think tanks say the approach is "a poor gamble" amid jitters in the energy market.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:39:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/volatility-in-oil-and-gas-prices-unlikely-to-drive-pivot-to-renewables-in-southeast-asia-consulting-firm/https://www.eco-business.com/news/ngos-mount-legal-challenge-against-cop30-host-brazils-auction-of-amazon-lands-for-oil-exploration/Chinese companies Sinopec, CNOOC, CNPC were among the nine big oil firms who took part in the 17 June auction of oil blocks that sit at the mouth of the Amazon River, revealed environmental non-profit Urgewald.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:10:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/ngos-mount-legal-challenge-against-cop30-host-brazils-auction-of-amazon-lands-for-oil-exploration/https://www.eco-business.com/news/india-pioneers-emissions-market-for-particulate-matter/India’s first emissions trading system in Surat, Gujarat has successfully cut air pollution and costs by capping fine particulate emissions – a model researchers say could be replicated in other low- and middle-income countries.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/india-pioneers-emissions-market-for-particulate-matter/https://www.eco-business.com/news/why-betting-on-gas-is-a-short-sighted-strategy-for-china/Gas power has grown quickly in the past four years, but geopolitical and economic uncertainties make it a vulnerability.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:10:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/why-betting-on-gas-is-a-short-sighted-strategy-for-china/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/fossil-fuel-adverts-are-todays-tobacco-cities-must-ban-them/The promotion of oil, coal and gas is poisoning our environment, driving climate change and slowing the clean energy transition.Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/fossil-fuel-adverts-are-todays-tobacco-cities-must-ban-them/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/political-changes-dont-weaken-the-case-for-green-business/Businesses that fail to manage climate-driven risks will face higher costs, increased regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage. Although political developments in some countries would seem to discourage “green” business strategies, consumer preferences and investors’ focus on resilience tell a very different story.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:50:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/political-changes-dont-weaken-the-case-for-green-business/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/insurers-must-promote-the-blue-economy-2/Pursuing a sustainable blue economy requires striking a delicate balance between using the ocean’s resources and respecting its natural limits, especially amid the escalating climate crisis. Insurance companies should use the tools at their disposal and develop new ones to safeguard economic interests and marine health.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:29:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/insurers-must-promote-the-blue-economy-2/https://www.eco-business.com/news/toxic-runoff-from-myanmar-rare-earth-mines-threatens-thai-waterways/Water tests from the Kok and Sai rivers near Thailand’s border with Myanmar have revealed elevated arsenic levels, leading Thai officials to warn citizens to avoid contact with river water.Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/toxic-runoff-from-myanmar-rare-earth-mines-threatens-thai-waterways/https://www.eco-business.com/news/edp-renewables-axes-jobs-in-singapore-amid-pivot-to-developed-markets-in-asia/The renewables giant is shifting roles away from its regional headquarters to Japan, Australia and Taiwan, while relocating some functions to Malaysia to cut costs. However, the firm anticipates ending the year with a similar headcount.Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:05:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/edp-renewables-axes-jobs-in-singapore-amid-pivot-to-developed-markets-in-asia/https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-bets-on-natural-gas-to-accelerate-renewable-energy/A new law paving the way for the promotion of natural gas has been labelled an “insult” by climate campaigners.Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/philippines-bets-on-natural-gas-to-accelerate-renewable-energy/