MPs back carbon tax hike to fight climate change

SINGAPORE – The carbon tax is one of the most important policy tools Singapore has to combat climate change, and raising it is the right approach, MPs said in Parliament on Monday (Feb 1).

Japan’s METI sees no immediate impact on Myanmar energy projects after coup

Tokyo — Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry does not see any immediate impact on the energy businesses of Japanese companies in Myanmar after the military seized power on Monday, detaining State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior members of the Southeast Asian country’s ruling party.