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ESG Reporting: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Companies Have Transparency Shortcomings

World’s Coal Consumption is Set to Reach a New High in 2022

TotalEnergies ENEOS Signs Solar Rooftop Deal in Singapore

Indonesian Steelmaker Secures US$32 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan

Brite Energy Partners Expands Into South Korean EV Charging Business

Japan and Saudi Arabia Ink Agreement to Cooperate on Renewable Energy

ADB Provides Grant to Build Renewable Energy Heating Systems in Mongolia

MOL Commits to Green Fleet Ambitions With Transition-Linked Loan

Malaysia Cries Foul Over EU Deforestation Claims

Philippine Minister Says Biodiversity Investments Needed for Adaptive Management

China's Largest Offshore Wind Power Project Begins Operation

Asian-European Cooperation for Circular Economy in Lithium Battery Market

Jakarta Aiming for 300 Electric Buses in 2023

Hong Kong Climate and Environmental Group Announces Collaboration With CDP

Swiss SPV Acquires Aussie Nickel Mine

Thailand Leads Southeast Asia EV Market With 60% Share

ADB, BIM Wind Ink US$107 Million Financing Package to Support Wind Energy in Vietnam

Japan Ramps Up Support for Decarbonisation of Public Facilities

Formula E Tops Independent Global Sustainability In Sport Rankings

China Claims World's Largest Clean Energy Corridor

Tesla Challenger Lucid Secures Funding From Sovereign Wealth Fund

Professional Investors Forecast Surge in Institutional Investment in Clean Energy

Infratil Establishes New Australian Renewable Energy Platform

Iberdrola to Invest More Than € 1.1 billion to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Australia

M&G targets Asia and Latin America as it Feeds Impact investor £200 million

Landmark Pilot Signals Connected, Transparent and Secure Future for Carbon Markets

Taiwan Announces Four Year Extension to Electric Two-Wheel Vehicles Subsidy

NZ Wealth Fund Invests in Wellington Management’s Climate Innovation Fund

Australia’s First Offshore Wind Region Gets Green Light

Forestry Investment Outlook Expects an Accelerating Bio-Economy Transition

Carbon Offsets Not a Quick Fix For Net Zero: Jones Lang LaSalle

Sovereign Wealth Fund Drops Thai Firm on Human Rights Worries

Wellington Airport Acquires Level 2 Airport Carbon Accreditation

MSCI to Launch Tools to Help Investors Assess Biodiversity and Deforestation Risk

Australian Olympic Committee's Climate Action Plan Targets Net-Zero 2040

HSBC Updates Energy Policy to Support Net-Zero Transition

Vietnam's Electric Vehicle Maker Expands Reach in California

TotalEnergies ENEOS Inks Solar and Energy Deal With Cambodian Mineral Water Firm

Kansai Airports Acquires J Blue Credit Certification Thanks to Seaweed Beds

Japan to Introduce Carbon Pricing in 2028

Panasonic Energy to Supply Lithium-Ion Batteries for Lucid Air Luxury EVs

Kering and L’Occitane Join Forces to Launch €300 Million Climate Fund for Nature

ANZ Leads World’s First Ever Orange Bond to Support Women in Asia and Africa

New Fund Launched to Drive Responsible Investments in Food, Agriculture, and Forestry Sectors

Australian Financial Services Industry Backs Climate Disclosure Consultation

Investors Announce Nature Action 100 to Tackle Nature Loss and Biodiversity Decline

Mercedes-Benz Plans EV Manufacturing In Thailand

Paper-thin Solar Cell can Turn any Surface into a Power Source

Petros signs MoU with Posco to develop carbon capture business in Sarawak

Asia Will Grow in Importance as a Crucial Carbon Trading Hub

Malaysian Exchange Launches First Shariah Compliant Carbon Exchange

Swiss Private Equity Firm to Acquire Renewable Energy Platform in India

Rebound Plastic Exchange Set to Unlock New Opportunities in Hong Kong

2023 Set for Disruption and Climate Change Needs to be Considered at Multiple Levels

Nine Out of Ten Executives Report ESG Delivers ROI: Report

ADB Provides Landmark Assistance to Cambodia’s Marine Fisheries Sector

Billionaires Aim to Tackle Environmental and Societal Challenges

Thailand Joins Southeast Asian Suitors to Tempt Tesla

Marriott International to Expand Electric Vehicle Network Across Asia Pacific

Global Open-Source System Launched to Unify Carbon Credit Registry Data

Ontario Teachers’ Names Global Head of Sustainable Investing

Australia’s Transition to a Low Carbon Power Sector Gains Pace

Asian Asset Owners Show Interest in Climate-Related Partnerships

China’s EV Automaker to Enter Japanese Market in 2023

Renewable Power Surges as Countries Strengthen Energy Security

Indonesian Manufacturer Marks Fourth Year as Carbon-Neutral Company

VinFast Begins European Push With Showrooms in Cologne and Paris

Kishida Vows to Promote Women's Empowerment

Transition of Carbon-Intensive Industries Offers Unique Investment Opportunities

Biodiversity to be Focus of Attention for investors in 2023

Manulife Investment Management Launches Forest Climate Fund

First Regulated Forest Carbon Project to Begin in Sarawak in Early 2023

Airbus Prepares for First Megawatt-class Hydrogen Fuel-cell Engine Flight-test

Aussie Regulator Hits Investment Manager for Greenwashing

New Forests Launches Australia and New Zealand Landscapes and Forestry Fund

IEF Says Carbon Credits Need More Supply and Integrity to Meet Global Demand

Hong Kong Lender Launches Green Mortgage Deposit Plan

Swiss Bank Publishes Climate Action Plan for its Investment Areas

Japan Prepares to Issue Green Transformation Bonds in 2023

COP27 Created Three Specific Opportunities for Impact Investing says Allianz GI

52% of Singaporeans would quit their job if they couldn't work hybrid anymore

Aussie Energy Firm Backs Nature-based Carbon Projects in Vietnam

SGX Group to Launch Nikkei Climate Change 1.5°C Target Index Futures

Partnership Established to De-risk Carbon Markets Access for Rice Producers in Vietnam

Sustainability and ESG Credentials of Banks ‘Extremely Important' to Consumers in Bangkok

GreenArc Capital Joins the Franklin Templeton Singapore Fintech Incubator

First Sentier Investors Appoints New Global Head of Responsible Investment

Solar Recycler Rosi Secures €7.4 million From Japanese Trading Giant

ADB Launches Grid-Connected Solar and Battery Energy System in Mongolia

TÜV SÜD Partners With MVGX to Launch Carbon Neutrality Rating System

Tokyo Governor Wants Green Hydrogen Pipeline Network for Japanese Capital

VinFast Exports First Batch of Electric Vehicles

Japan’s Eneos Oil in Carbon Credit Deal and Starts Sustainable Aviation Fuel Study

Indonesian Group Honoured for Sustainable Resource Development

Mercedes Issues its First Green Panda Bond to Expand Sustainable Finance in China

Citi Funds Philippines Foundation to Support Women Micro-Entrepreneurs

Indonesia Secures US$500 Million Loan to Support Green Energy Switch

Net-Zero Alliance Outlines Requests for Asset Managers in Private Markets

Hong Kong’s Carbon Marketplace Opens With Strong Backing

Indian-Danish Alliance Launches Conceptual Plan for 15 Indian Offshore Wind Parks

New Green Power Expands into EV Charging and Battery Storage Businesses

Australian Power Station to Close a Decade Ahead of Time

Hydrogen Vehicle Development to Speed up, as EV’s Face Challenges

Thai ‘renewables’ Power Producer CKPower Targets Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Shell Buddies up For Offshore Wind Projects in the Philippines

ANZ Bank Set to Pull Out of Myanmar

Danish Red Cross to Scope and Assess 'Blue Carbon' Reduction Projects in Southeast Asia

Climate Tech Start-up URECA Closes Pre-Seed Funding Round at US$1.5 million

Qatar World Cup Carbon Offsets Called into Question

Asia-Pacific Companies Value Sustainability but Less Than Half Committed to Net-Zero

Canadian Solar Activates Vast Fukushima Solar Project

US Vice President Announces Support for Clean Energy in the Mekong Region

Japanese Insurer Invests in Sustainable Agriculture Fund

Landmark Agri-Deal Sees Commonwealth Bank of Australia Prepay for Carbon Credits

APEC Leaders Support Bangkok Goals for Sustainability

Vestas Extends Partnership With wpd With Onshore Order in Taiwan

VinFast Weighs up US IPO in 2023, Launches First Canadian Outlet

Fragmented Renewables Growth to Bolster Pumped Hydropower Storage In Asia

Australia Signs up With the Global Offshore Wind Alliance

New Blue Carbon Institute Will be Housed in Singapore

Singapore Banks Lead on Asia’s Largest Real Estate Green Loan

US$20 Billion Pledged for Indonesia's Move Away From Coal

ADB-supported National Solar Park in Cambodia Connects to Grid

Australia Joins Forests Partnership to Drive Climate Action

Solar Power Helped Seven Asian Countries Save Billions

Nippon Life to Invest in Blue Bond

KPMG Launches ASEAN Decarbonisation Hub in Singapore

ESG Increasingly Impacts Investment Decisions, Fund Managers Report

ADB and Indonesian Partners Ink MoU for Coal Power Plant Early Retirement

Sustainability Standards Deal to Boost Green Finance in Vietnam

Velocity Ventures Picks CarbonClick to Raise The Bar on Carbon Offsets

Thai Bank Aims to Become ESG Leader in Southeast Asia

ACEN Australia Green Lights Stubbo Solar Project

Philippine Conglomerate Fully Divests From its Coal Power Plant

New ADB Program to Accelerate Development of Climate Projects in Southeast Asia

A$5 Billion Fund Manager Hires for New Global Carbon Credit Fund

Insurtech Starts Blockchain-based Weather Index Insurance for Rice Farmers in Vietnam

Businesses in Asia Yet to See Value From Sustainability Strategies: Report

KKR to Invest US$400 Million in Indian Decarbonization Platform

Singapore Joins Forests and Climate Leaders Partnership as a Member Country

New Partnership Allows Razer Customers to Participate in Carbon Offsets

ADB Announces US$200 Million Goal for Water Resilience Program

Indonesia Aiming to Produce 2 Million Electric Motorcycles by 2024

Singapore Bank DBS Opens Accelerator Focused on Greenhouse Gas Removal

Singapore Mass Rail Transit Depot in Solar Power Deal With EDPR Sunseap

Vietnam Only Asian Country on Track to Meet 2030 Offshore Wind Target: Report

Australia Will Bid to Co-host Climate Change Conference COP 31

Social Entrepreneurs in APAC Want Stronger Financial Systems to Meet Climate Risks

Shandi Global Launches Largest Plant-Based Chicken Manufacturing Facility in Singapore

Doosan Enerbility Enters into Offshore Wind Power Partnership with Ørsted

Thailand Ramps up its 2030 Net Zero Target

Major Australian Fund Recalibrates Climate Change Reporting

Hexagon Unveils Decarbonation Confidence Index Research Report for Asia-Pacific

White & Case Advises on Social Bond Issuance in China

Climate Impact X Auction for Blue Carbon Credits Oversubscribed With Global Demand

ADB, EDC Sign Mandate for Solar and Battery Storage Power Program in Cambodia

Japan’s Tepco Renewable Power to Acquire British Wind Farm Developer Flotation Energy

Bursa Malaysia Inks Sustainability MoU With London Stock Exchange

Nuveen launches global timberland strategy

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Boosts Carbon Business with Senior Appointment

Singapore and China Strengthen Cooperation in Green Finance

Philippine Airlines Sets 2050 Net Zero Emissions Target

Indonesia Stock Exchange Inks MOU to Develop Carbon Market

Geely Plans Spin-off of EV Subsidiary Zeekr

Singapore Lender UOB Commits to 2050 Net Zero Targets

Keppel Inks MOU to Develop Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Singapore

Keppel to Pursue Renewable Energy Opportunities with Cambodia and Laos

New Zealand’s Sustainable Finance Suppliers Cite Barriers in Allocating Sustainable Capital

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Launches International Carbon Market

New Rice Agri-tech Venture Formed to Decarbonise Rice Cultivation

China’s EV maker NIO and Sweden’s SKF Expand Strategic Cooperation

Indonesian Minister Says Country Will not Surrender Forests for Solar Energy

Australian regulator hits energy company with greenwashing charge

New Singapore-Based Platform Aims to Unify Carbon Credit Registry Data

WeBank Joins UN Principles for Responsible Banking

QBE Asia launches Premiums4Good initiative

Singapore Commits to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Japanese wind-assisted bulk carrier completes maiden voyage

ADB Leads US$135 million Financing Deal for Electric Mobility in Vietnam

Canadian Fund to Invest US$470 million in Japanese Renewables Firm

Offshore Wind in Australia Primes for Take-off

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