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Prime Infra bets $9 billion on gas, hydropower to shape Philippines’ energy future
The Philippines has identified its first new natural gas field in more than a decade, a development that could provide a transitional energy buffer for the country’s low-carbon shift.
January 22, 2026
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Vietnam unveils carbon trading framework, eyes market launch by 2026
Vietnam has officially released its long-awaited regulatory framework for carbon market trading, defining institutional responsibilities across government agencies and financial market operators.
January 21, 2026
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VinFast launches battery-swap e-scooters, expands charging stations across Vietnam
As major cities such as Hanoi weigh bans on gasoline motorbikes to curb air pollution, Vietnam’s leading EV maker VinFast on Jan. 15 unveiled three new battery-swappable electric scooters.
January 19, 2026
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Unlocking ASEAN bioenergy: Malaysia fuels bioenergy momentum with Wasco IPO, widening investor interest
Malaysia’s National Biomass Action Plan published in 2023 projected up to 182 million tons of biomass output annually, with the potential to generate RM17 billion in economic value by 2030.
January 16, 2026
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ASEAN power grid secures LTMS-PIP 2.0 deal to expand Laos-to-Singapore power exports
The ASEAN Power Grid’s only existing multilateral electricity trading scheme has finally secured a new agreement. Malaysia’s TNB announced on Jan. 14 that the second phase of the LTMS-PIP 2.0 has been formally signed.
January 15, 2026
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Vietnam’s motorbike ban looms: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City push for green transport, but real-world challenges remain
Vietnam has long struggled with severe air pollution, with its capital Hanoi frequently topping global rankings for the worst air quality. In response, both central and local governments are stepping up efforts to restore cleaner air.
January 15, 2026
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Indonesia postpones B50 biodiesel mandate as fiscal, supply pressures mount
Indonesia has officially postponed its plan to mandate a 50% biodiesel blending rate (B50), originally slated for 2026. Following a government meeting on Jan. 14, the country will instead maintain its current B40 policy.
January 15, 2026
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Unlocking ASEAN bioenergy: Indonesia accelerates biofuels in transport, Thailand advances alcohol-to-jet SAF
Endowed with abundant natural resources, Southeast Asia shows strong promise for bioenergy development. With relatively stable feedstock supplies, the region has the potential to complement intermittent renewables like wind and solar.
January 15, 2026