Malaysia to Invest USD 141 Million in Second Waste-to-Energy Plant

Malaysia to Invest USD 141 Million in Second Waste-to-Energy Plant

Malaysia has unveiled plans for its second waste-to-energy (WTE) facility, to be built in Sungai Udang, Melaka state, with an estimated investment of MYR 660 million (USD 141 million). Slated for completion by 2029, the project will be carried out through a...
WEF Launches Asia-Pacific Ocean Startups Hub in Singapore

WEF Launches Asia-Pacific Ocean Startups Hub in Singapore

In April 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) launched the Asia-Pacific chapter of its 1000 Ocean Startups coalition in Singapore, aiming to bolster ocean-focused innovation across the region. This initiative seeks to accelerate the development of sustainable...
Vietnam Poised to Become Regional Circular-Economy Hub

Vietnam Poised to Become Regional Circular-Economy Hub

Vietnam is making significant strides toward becoming a regional leader in the circular economy, leveraging its existing plastic recycling capacity, deep-rooted traditional recycling villages, and new digital and regulatory strategies. A recent platform mapping...