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Southeast Asia floods sound alarm on climate adaptation as monthly losses top $20 billion
A series of typhoons and tropical cyclones in November swept across the Philippines and Indonesia, reaching as far as Vietnam, Thailand, and even Sri Lanka, leaving more than a thousand people dead and displaced millions.
December 15, 2025
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Sembcorp’s Alinta deal lifts earnings outlook but pushes up carbon intensity
Singapore’s state investment fund–backed conglomerate Sembcorp Industries announced on Dec. 11 that it will acquire Alinta Energy, an Australian power producer owned by Hong Kong’s Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, for AUD 5.6 billion (roughly USD 3.7 billion).
December 12, 2025
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Philippines uses ASEAN Chair to drive cross-border subsea cables, grid connectivity
The Philippines, which has taken over the ASEAN chairmanship, plans to strengthen regional grid interconnections and accelerate work on the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). The Department of Energy (DOE) aims to release a policy framework in January 2026.
December 11, 2025
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Saudi Arabia deepens Asia ties to expand Global South carbon projects
Saudi Arabia is sharpening its focus on Asia and the wider Global South as it seeks to position itself at the center of emerging carbon markets.
December 10, 2025
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Japan exits Vietnam nuclear plant project, setting Korea up as leading contender
Vietnam’s plan to revive nuclear power has hit turbulence after Japan withdrew from the Ninh Thuan 2 project, citing an overly compressed construction schedule. The exit raises fresh concerns over Vietnam’s already strained power supply outlook.
December 09, 2025
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Hanoi targets 50% of office buildings to use rooftop solar for self-consumption
Hanoi has outlined an ambitious power development plan that aims to lift the city’s solar capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, with a strong emphasis on accelerating the rollout of rooftop systems.
December 08, 2025
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Vingroup moves into power sales as Vietnam launches two-part electricity pricing
Vingroup has quietly expanded into power sales and transmission through its renewable energy arm, VinEnergo.
December 08, 2025
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Foreign investors rush in as Vietnam’s energy-storage sector takes shape
Vietnam is accelerating the development of energy storage and is expected to release detailed pricing rules as early as the end of 2025, offering investors a clearer market outlook.
December 05, 2025