Data Centers Asia's Data Centre Boom Hits a Power Wall as Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia Tighten the Rules Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia have rewritten data centre rules since mid-2025, forcing operators to prove access to clean power and water before regulators approve new capacity.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Asia's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandates Collide With a Supply Gap as Singapore, Japan and Korea Move First Singapore's SAF levy took effect this year, with Japan and South Korea close behind. The mandates are landing well ahead of the region's ability to produce the fuel.
Singapore Singapore Sets 2030 Carbon Border Adjustment, Asia's First CBAM-Style Rule Singapore confirmed on May 6 that it will require carbon disclosure on seven imported product categories from 2030, with full price adjustment from 2032. It is Asia's first formal border carbon mechanism.
Green Buildings Singapore Mandates Green Building Standards for All New Construction Singapore requires all new buildings to achieve Green Mark Platinum certification from 2027, the strictest green building mandate in Asia.
Vertical Farming Singapore Opens Asia's First Commercial Vertical Farm Tower Singapore's VertiVegies launches a 12-story vertical farm producing 500 tons of greens annually, using 95% less water than conventional farming.
