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Thailand-based industrial estate developer Amata has been approved to develop its fifth industrial estate in Vietnam. (Photo: Amata VN) Thailand’s Amata Corporation subsidiary, Amata VN Plc, has secured government approval to build its fifth industrial estate in Phu Tho province, as Vietnam’s economy continues to post strong growth despite a volatile global environment.

Migratory birds at the Tiaozini Wetland in east China, with wind turbines in the background (Image: CFOTO / Sipa US / Alamy) A black-faced spoonbill takes off from South Korea to migrate south for winter across the Yellow Sea. The rare bird holds a steady course for 500 km towards the Tiaozini wetlands on China’s Jiangsu coast. About 60 km away from his destination, he veers north after flying through two wind farms. After another 60 km, the bird encounters a third wind farm.

Japan has started commercial operations at its first floating offshore wind farm. (Photo: Goto Floating Wind Farm LLC) Japan has started commercial operations at its first floating offshore wind farm, construction firm Toda Corporation said on Monday. The 16.8-megawatt (MW) project, located off Nagasaki in southern Japan, is the first offshore wind facility to be certified under a new legal framework jointly overseen by the country’s industry and land ministries.

Vietnam’s livestock sector is adopting biogas power generation through an energy service company leasing model. (Photo: ILRI) Australia is supporting Vietnam’s livestock sector in shifting toward bioenergy-based power generation by introducing an energy service company (ESCO) model that allows farmers to lease biogas generators. The approach has helped cut electricity expenses and maintenance risks for livestock operators, while also opening up new business opportunities for equipment suppliers.

Malaysia’s renewable energy sector is set for a busy start to 2026, according to Kenanga Investment Bank. (Photo: iStock) Malaysia’s renewable energy sector is entering 2026 with a packed first quarter, as new policy frameworks take effect, fresh solar tenders approach, and large electricity buyers, particularly data centers, move closer to the market.

Singapore consumers will have to pay a deposit when buying bottled or canned drinks with volumes between 150 millilitres and three litres. (Photo: iStock) Singapore is set to roll out its long-awaited Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) this year as part of efforts to raise national recycling rates. Under the scheme, consumers who return designated empty bottles or cans to collection points will receive a refundable deposit of S$0.10 (about 0.078 USD) per container.

RECCESSARY maps out ten key issues in Southeast Asia’s energy and carbon markets.（Image: RECCESSARY） With the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entering into force and electricity demand from data centers rising rapidly, ASEAN is approaching a critical inflection point in its sustainability transition in 2026. As carbon pricing frameworks advance alongside energy transformation, investment flows and industrial competitiveness across the region are being reshaped.

Why credible sustainability disclosures now matter to investors across ASEAN Across Southeast Asia, sustainability reporting is entering a new phase as regulators move to align corporate disclosures with standards set by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). What was once a patchwork of national ESG frameworks is gradually giving way to a more consistent, investor-oriented baseline designed to make sustainability information comparable across markets.

A UTCC survey lists solar PV among the sectors with high investment potential in 2026. (Photo: Banpu Next) Thailand is set to hold a general election in February, prompting industry watchers to closely monitor how the next government will advance climate-related policies.

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