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Taiwan, which relies heavily on imported energy, has sought to prevent those higher costs from feeding through fully to household bills and broader inflation.

Nearly 70 per cent of the NTD607.6 billion (US$19.8 billion) package would fund energy subsidies and investment aimed at shielding households and businesses from higher fuel prices.

8 Sep 2026

The system uses AI to recommend emissions-reduction measures based on factors including a company's industry, equipment, energy consumption and reduction targets.

The artificial intelligence system draws on a database of more than 5,700 energy-saving and carbon-reduction measures as Taiwanese manufacturers face new carbon-pricing and disclosure requirements.

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Experts say stronger labour standards could also help curb illegal fishing and boost the credibility of Indonesian seafood exports in markets with strict sustainability requirements.

The proposal would initially target about 700 large electricity users as Taiwan seeks to ease pressure on its grid from booming AI, semiconductor and data centre demand.

14 Julai 2026

7 Julai 2026

A view of Taipei's city centre.

2 Julai 2026

1 Julai 2026

Taiwan's move comes as governments across Asia increasingly use carbon pricing to finance decarbonisation while maintaining industrial competitiveness

24 Jun 2026

Taiwan's economy grew 8.76 per cent in 2025, but electricity consumption fell 0.3 per cent, reflecting the changing structure of the island's economy

23 Jun 2026

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22 Jun 2026

Taiwan plans to ease corporate sustainability reporting requirements and introduce anti-greenwashing guidelines by the end of 2026

9 Jun 2026

Taiwan law suit

8 Jun 2026

Taiwan carbon fee scheme

26 Mei 2026

Taiwan sustainability award winners linked to environmental, labour breaches

13 Mei 2026

Taiwan pledged deeper cooperation to tackle microplastic pollution, outlining a “land-sea” strategy

5 Mei 2026

Taiwan rolls out urban forestry, water plans to tackle climate risks

4 Mei 2026

22 April 2026

Earth Day Tokyo 2026

20 April 2026

Taiwan may miss 2030 renewable target as share lags

13 April 2026

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