Sustainability
Actis closes $600M MTerra Solar investment with Meralco PowerGEN (MGEN) unit MGreen
Global sustainable infrastructure firm Actis has announced the closing of the acquisition of a stake in Terra Solar Philippines, Inc. (MTerra Solar), with MGEN Renewable Energy, Inc. (MGreen), through its subsidiary SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC).
Equinix issues first green bonds in Singapore, raising $375M to advance sustainability initiatives
Equinix, Inc, the global digital infrastructure company, announced Tuesday its issuance of S$500 million ($375.43 million) in green bonds in its inaugural offering in the Singaporean market.
IFC partners Cagamas to drive green building finance and sustainability in Malaysia
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the global development institution of the World Bank Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Cagamas Berhad, the National Mortgage Corporation of Malaysia, to advance green building finance in Malaysia, further supporting the country’s sustainable development goals.
HK’s Watawaste to raise funds in 2025 as its sustainable food app Yindii eyes expansion across Asia [Q&A]
We talked to Louis-Alban Batard, Co-founder & CEO, Watawaste HK Ltd (a Cyberport incubatee) which develops sustainable food app – Yindii, to learn more about the company’s achievements in 2024, its plans and priorities in 2025. He also shared his views on the outlook of the tech ecosystem in Hong Kong for the new year and how he sees Southeast Asia.
From Baku to Belém: Malaysia’s COP29 leadership driving regional and global climate action
Looking ahead to COP30, Malaysia is resolutely focused on advancing ambitious climate goals, strengthening global partnerships, and highlighting the intrinsic link between climate action and biodiversity conservation. As one of the world’s most biodiverse nations, Malaysia recognizes that protecting our natural ecosystems is integral to our climate…
VinFast, BNI sign strategic partnership to accelerate green transition, sustainable growth
Vietnamese electric vehicles (EVs) maker VinFast and Indonesian state-owned bank PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BNI) have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate green transition, sustainable growth.
East Ventures, Temasek Foundation return with third edition of Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2025
East Ventures, a Singapore-based venture capital firm, and Temasek Foundation, a Singapore-based philanthropic organization that supports sustainable development initiatives in Asia, have announced the third edition of the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC) 2025, Indonesia's largest climate tech innovations competition.
Solarvest partners EXAL to provide clean energy infrastructures in Sarawak
Malaysia’s clean energy solutions provider Solarvest Holdings Berhad has partnered with Australia's sustainable real estate firm EXAL Group to bring clean energy infrastructures to EXAL’s architectural developments in Sarawak.
Senior Aerospace UPECA and DHL team up for more sustainable air freight with SAF
Senior Aerospace UPECA, a Malaysia-based subsidiary of Senior plc, an international manufacturer of high technology components and systems, has signed an agreement with global logistics firm DHL Express for the use of the GoGreen Plus service.
SC partners ICAEW to strengthen expertise in sustainability disclosures
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have initiated a collaboration through a Letter of Intent to collaborate in certain areas.
