Wendy Lo

Rising oil prices could strengthen the appeal of electric vehicles (EVs) in Southeast Asia, particularly as expanding renewable energy capacity continues to push electricity costs lower, economists at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.

Malaysia is shifting its electric vehicle (EV) strategy toward local manufacturing and technology development, as the government moves beyond earlier policies that relied largely on tax incentives to stimulate EV imports.

Fifteen years after Fukushima, nuclear power is again seen as a stable energy source. But former Toshiba nuclear engineer Masashi Goto says many safety issues exposed by the disaster remain unresolved.

Careful due diligence, trusted local partners, and early coordination with grid operators are becoming critical to meeting project timelines.

Thailand is expected to form a new government this month, potentially clearing the way for delayed renewable energy policies and a new power development plan.

The Iran war has pushed global gas markets back into focus. Biomethane could be a renewable substitute for natural gas, particularly in regions seeking to strengthen energy security while accelerating decarbonization.

Momentum has been building across Southeast Asia in recent days as several countries step up efforts to incorporate nuclear power into their long-term energy strategies.

As Taiwan accelerates renewable energy deployment and continues to liberalize its electricity market, maintaining grid stability has become an increasingly pressing challenge.