How much weight does a plea agreement carry in the court’s decision? In Oh Hin Kwan Gilbert v Public Prosecutor [2025] SGHC 22, the High Court dismissed an appeal against a sentence of imprisonment despite the parties having agreed to seek a fine if the appellant pleaded guilty.
The Thai Cabinet has approved a carbon tax of 200 baht per ton of carbon emissions, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul announced on Tuesday. The tax, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, will be incorporated into the existing oil tax structure, ensuring it does not increase retail oil prices or burden the industrial sector.
Indonesia may revise its approach to exporting clean electricity, with officials emphasizing the need to align such initiatives with national interests and sustainability goals.
The future of Vietnam's steel industry remains uncertain as it confronts increasing competition from Chinese imports and a rise in global protectionism.
Legal experts and stakeholders in Vietnam's energy sector are advocating for a comprehensive revision of the Electricity Law to align it with the country’s evolving energy policies and to enhance the legal framework governing the sector.
Bangchak Corporation, a SET-listed energy conglomerate, is set to collect a significant volume of used cooking oil for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) starting next year.
Quảng Trị province is enhancing its infrastructure to support coal transport from Laos through the La Lay International Border Gate, located in A Ngo commune, Đakrông district.
Vietnam’s burgeoning offshore wind sector, despite its substantial potential, is currently encountering a series of challenges that are causing significant hesitation among foreign investors.
Sembcorp Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, has finalized a significant gas sales agreement to import up to 111 billion British thermal units per day of natural gas from the Mako gas fields in Indonesia.
Singapore-based asset manager, Keppel Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asian Development Bank and Enterprise Singapore to explore up to US$800 million (S$1.05 billion) in energy transition and environmental sustainability initiatives throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
reNIKOLA Holdings, a Malaysian renewable energy firm, is set to invest over US$240 million in 40 compressed biomethane gas projects across Indonesia.
Indonesia inaugurated its first electric vehicle (EV) battery plant, marking a significant milestone as the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.
The European Commission is set to impose provisional tariffs of up to 25% on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) starting next month.
Shell has announced its decision to sell its refinery and petrochemical assets in Singapore to a joint venture comprising Indonesia's Chandra Asri Capital and Glencore Asian Holdings.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is joining forces with Singapore to establish its first regional office outside Paris, named the Regional Cooperation Centre, with operations expected to commence in the second half of 2024.
The Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) and Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) recently entered into a joint study agreement during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Dubai to support nature- and ecosystem-based solutions (NEBS).
Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has highlighted the need to address certain issues with the recently approved National Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8).
Companies in Vietnam are being urged to prioritise environmental sustainability and renewable energy in response to the impacts of climate change.
Malaysia's National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) was launched with the aim of attracting investments ranging from RM435 billion to RM1.85 trillion by 2050.
The Asean Power Grid (APG) has the potential to aid Southeast Asian countries in meeting their decarbonisation goals by interconnecting their electricity grids.