Korea’s central bank calls for green finance
BOK urges swift green finance policy reforms to accelerate the country’s decarbonization, which lags other G7 nations. ESG Investor
Vietnam triples solar target
In a bid to meet high energy demand, an updated national development plan increases the solar capacity goal to 34 GW by 2030. Recessary
US tariffs bite Chinese solar companies in Malaysia
Dominant solar panel producers that largely export to the US scale back operations in Malaysia, as profits are squeezed. Business Times
Philippines steps up flood resiliency
Following a devastating hurricane season, Manila says it is fast-tracking plans to protect key river basins, in partnership with the Japanese government. Philippines Information Agency
No end in sight for Indonesia’s utility monopoly
A close aide says President Prabowo Subianto has decided not to end the state monopoly, despite calls for changes to encourage the growth of renewables. Energy World
