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Tracking ASEAN’s energy shift: 4 charts on investment trends, clean tech priorities
The IEA projects that energy demand in ASEAN will grow at the second-fastest rate globally over the next decade. However, a significant shortfall in renewable energy investment has emerged as a key barrier to the region’s energy transition.
November 18, 2025
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Can Malaysia’s first EV battery passport in ASEAN spark green economy growth?
Malaysia has introduced the country’s—and ASEAN’s first—Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Passport Standard, requiring full lifecycle transparency from production to end-of-life reuse.
November 17, 2025
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Indonesia accelerates bioenergy shift with Toyota’s bioethanol investment, B50 trials set to begin
Indonesia’s bioenergy sector is seeing a string of positive developments. Japanese automaker Toyota plans to partner with state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina to jointly develop bioethanol in Indonesia, with investment expected to reach up to IDR 2.5
November 14, 2025
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Asia emerges as data center hub with renewable edge, report finds
Asia’s data center market is set for continued expansion, with Fitch Solutions’ BMI projecting an annual growth rate of 9.7% through 2028.
November 13, 2025
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SBTi releases new net-zero standard draft: What companies should know
The SBTi has released a new draft of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on Nov. 6, introducing for the first time the concept of Ongoing Emissions Responsibility (OER), along with more precise definitions for Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions.
November 11, 2025
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COP30: Which ASEAN countries submitted NDCs on time, and which are still pending?
At the opening of the COP30 on Nov. 10, parties were expected to submit updated NDCs ahead of the summit. According to the UN, more than half of the 11 ASEAN member states have submitted their 2035 climate targets on time.
November 10, 2025
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ASEAN’s energy leap: State oil giants Petronas, PTT, Pertamina chart paths to net zero
According to Fortune, energy-related companies account for nearly one-third of total revenue among Southeast Asia’s top 500 firms, making the sector a key driver of regional growth.
November 10, 2025
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Vietnam needs to push clean energy, talent to seize semiconductor boom, executive warns
Southeast Asia is playing an increasingly strategic role in the global technology supply chain, with business environments in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand drawing significant attention.
November 07, 2025