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Laos bets on AI, data centers and clean energy under new five-year plan
Laos's 2026-2030 investment plan prioritizes AI, data centers and renewable energy, leveraging its hydropower resources. EV sales are also rising as fuel shortages push adoption toward a 30% target by 2030.
August 20, 2026
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Indonesia launches Molinas to build homegrown electric motorcycle ecosystem
Indonesia is preparing to roll out Molinas, a homegrown electric motorcycle initiative designed to build an entirely domestic ecosystem — from vehicle manufacturing and batteries to charging infrastructure and after-sales services.
August 18, 2026
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Taiwan aims to double biogas facilities, but feedstock, profitability remain key hurdles
Taiwan plans to double biogas facilities from 50 to 100 by 2050, but feedstock supply and profitability remain barriers.
August 17, 2026
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Thailand weighs financial guarantees, higher power tariffs for data center developers
Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is considering requiring data center developers to post a guarantee and pay higher electricity tariffs to safeguard power supplies and prevent the sector’s rapid expansion from driving up household electricity
August 14, 2026
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Malaysia approves renewable projects worth $1 billion, unveils 10-year efficiency plan
Malaysia launched a new 10-year energy efficiency plan while announcing the results of its latest renewable energy feed-in tariff (FiT) round. A total of 41 biogas, biomass and small hydropower projects were approved.
August 12, 2026
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After MOUs: Who bears costs of power trade between Singapore and Indonesia, and what role will PLN play?
Singapore and Indonesia signed MOUs for 3.4 GW of low-carbon power trade by 2035, but wheeling charges, subsea cable costs and PLN's role remain unresolved.
August 12, 2026
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Singapore advances 900 MW of renewable power imports from Malaysia
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Aug. 7 granted conditional approvals to Sembcorp Industries and Malaysian developer Southern Solar Alliance to import renewable electricity from Malaysia.
August 10, 2026
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PLN bets on bigger deals to unlock Indonesia’s hydropower pipeline
Indonesia is turning to private developers to drive its next wave of hydropower expansion, as state utility PLN seeks to accelerate renewable-energy investment while concentrating its own resources on grid infrastructure.
August 07, 2026