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Issue 68: MAS champions carbon credits for retiring coal plants early; S-E Asia’s urgent adaptation needs

Published Fri, Sep 29, 2023 · 07:00 PM

The proposed transition credits could help investors of coal-fired plants to recover lost value if the plants are retired early. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

In this issue: The search begins for pilot testing transition credits, while experts urge action on flood, drought and heat risks

Singapore

Using credits to make whole coal investors

Singapore has put its weight behind carbon credits for coal phase-out projects and is seeking a pilot project to test the idea.

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E-commerce job cuts signal S-E Asia’s shift from scaling to deeper user engagement

Targeted credit relief: Vietnam steers funding to Vingroup, Sun Group, Masterise megaprojects

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