Environment

Wind and solar investments to hit $1.3t by 2030 in APAC: WoodMackenzie

Fossil fuel power investment will see a loss of $54b a year.

Japan pledges whopping $10b to aid Asia’s green energy projects

The financial aid includes lending and investment from Japanese private and public sectors.

China spearheads global wind power growth: report

The government’s ambitious climate goals supported renewables in the country.

South Korea’s National Pension Service curbs investments in coal

The NPS is considered the world’s third largest pension fund.

South Korea pushes for bigger cuts in GHG emissions

The country also pledged $5m for a green fund to boost renewables in developing countries.

Japan’s Mizuho joins APAC banks to cut off coal financing

The company is the country's third largest bank.

Australia’s coal plants may soon go extinct

Wind and solar edging coal plants out of Australia’s power mix.

Why LNG power investors should remain vigilant in the Philippines LNG market

Investors are said to risk exposure to $14b in stranded assets.

Australia fast-tracks dumping of dirty power

The Energy Security Board predicts 75% renewables within the country's energy mix by 2025.

India’s Tata Power contemplating $473m IPO for renewable energy business

It initially planned to seek a partner to invest in its green assets.

"Coal inertia" remains strong in Asia Pacific despite climate pressure: report

However, it also found that renewables pipelines accelerated in the region.

Chinese banks 'genuinely' trying to exit coal: Project Finance International

Banks are said to have introduced policies to immediately phase out coal power from their investments.