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Jul 10, 08:59

Malaysia solar firms rush to secure stock before China tax breaks end

Malaysia's renewable energy market is expected to keep expanding in 2026 as data center construction and rising solar adoption support demand, while Chinese policy changes are already reshaping procurement plans. According to TNGlobal and Nanyang Siang Pau, local solar and storage firms are responding to higher costs and a looming end to key export tax rebates in China.

Taiwan completes E10 gasoline standard, setting stage for wider bioethanol use

Jul 10, 08:44

Power-Win sees stronger momentum as battery recycling market expands

Jul 9

Ruihe Carbon targets diesel backup market with ammonia-to-hydrogen system

Jul 9

SAS Group deepens 'manufacturing + services' strategy as renewable energy, semiconductor units gain

Jul 9

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GREEN ENERGYPegatron chairman urges Taiwan to rethink nuclear power amid energy-security risks

Jul 9

Taiwan's energy choices matter well beyond the island because they affect semiconductor supply chains, advanced manufacturing, and the stability of electricity-intensive industries serving global markets. Pegatron chairman Tzu-Hsien Tung said Taiwan should reassess nuclear power as a practical tool for resilience, cost control, and decarbonization, rather than depend too heavily on imported natural gas.

ESGGrab's Uber-affiliated director steps down from board with foodpanda Taiwan acquisition in process

Jul 8

Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GRAB) announced that Uber Technologies CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has resigned from its board of directors, effective July 6, 2026, as the Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery company works to close its proposed US$600 million acquisition of foodpanda's Taiwan business from Delivery Hero.

ENERGY STORAGESodium batteries to cut below LFP costs in 2027, reshaping energy storage economics

Jul 8

China is increasingly viewing 2026 as the launch year for sodium-ion batteries, as the technology's cost advantages in the energy storage market become more visible. The latest analysis from Bernstein and Morgan Stanley says sodium batteries are no longer just a low-cost alternative to lithium batteries, but are emerging as a complementary technology alongside them.

ENERGY STORAGEChina's sodium battery boom faces supply risk

Jul 7

China's sodium-ion battery sector is drawing intense attention as surging lithium carbonate prices lift lithium battery production costs. But Chinese media say the market is already showing a split between "big-company heat and small-company chill," and that large-scale production could expose new material shortages.

GREEN ENERGYHyundai Rotem targets 2029 hydrogen rail launch as Foshan case raises cost concerns

Jul 7

South Korea's hydrogen rail commercialization is entering the final stretch, with Hyundai Rotem, a unit of Hyundai Motor Group, building hydrogen trains equipped with Hyundai Motor's in-house fuel cell system. The first commercial service is expected as early as 2029, but a 2024 shutdown of hydrogen trains in Foshan, China has raised questions about economic viability.

ENERGY STORAGELGES posts higher second-quarter sales, supported by US production credits

Jul 7

LG Energy Solution (LGES) reported stronger second-quarter sales and a swing back to operating profit, a result that could matter for global investors tracking how policy incentives are shaping vehicle manufacturing profits. The company said US production credits boosted its results, while underlying operating performance would have been weaker without those subsidies.

ENERGY STORAGEBBU demand lifts Taiwanese battery module makers as AI server adoption expands

Jul 7

Battery backup (BBU) module demand from AI servers continued to rise in June, supporting revenue growth at Taiwanese suppliers AES-KY, Simplo Technology and STL. These companies have also been expanding capacity to meet customer orders, with additional output expected to support further business growth.

ESGJLC revenue climbs 40% as Taiwan's circular economy law takes effect

Jul 7

JLC reported a sharp rise in June revenue after Taiwan's Resource Circularity Promotion Act took effect, while the lead-acid battery recycler also benefited from early investment in process technology, tax incentives and ESG-linked positioning. The company said stronger downstream demand helped lift revenue more than 40% from May.

ESGAI, HPC test interface demand drives CHPT June revenue to new monthly high

Jul 5

Test interface supplier Chunghwa Precision Test Tech. Co., Ltd. (CHPT) reported its June 2026 revenue, marking its sixth consecutive monthly revenue record as demand from the market remained strong. The company also posted record quarterly revenue in both the first and second quarters of 2026, underscoring its sustained growth momentum.

ESGTaiwan, Japan deepen end-of-life vehicle recycling cooperation to unlock circular economy opportunities

Jul 3

As global efforts toward the circular economy and net-zero emissions accelerate, the European Union has continued revising its End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive to establish a vehicle recycling framework centered on circular design, high-value material recovery, and life-cycle management. The policy is enforced to help drive worldwide development of end-of-life vehicle recycling and resource recovery.

ENERGY STORAGESouth Korea battery industry urges tax reform as US, Europe rules bite

Jul 3

The South Korean government treats batteries as a strategic asset tied to national economic and energy security, but industry leaders say the growth and survival of South Korea's companies now depend almost entirely on regulatory shifts in the US and Europe amid fierce competition from China. They are calling for urgent, concrete tax support at home, especially a direct refund system that would also benefit loss-making companies.

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