Wendy Lo

Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd plans to deploy more capital into strengthening the country’s power system and supporting domestic semiconductor firms, as artificial intelligence accelerates a new investment cycle.

Corporate clean energy demand is surging across Southeast Asia, but turning that demand into real projects means navigating markets still finding their footing.

Japanese companies and policymakers are increasingly viewing biomass as a strategic bridge for Southeast Asia's coal-dependent grids.

Sarawak will introduce a carbon levy on facilities in the oil, gas and energy sectors this year, while advancing a forest-based carbon economy.

Thailand’s power sector is heading into 2026 with a more upbeat outlook, even as broader economic challenges weigh on the country.

Thai Honda has unveiled its first electric motorcycle in Thailand, following approval under the country’s national EV plan. The model will be produced locally and is slated for export to Vietnam later this year.

The Trump administration announced that the U.S. will withdraw from 66 international entities, including around a dozen energy and climate organizations and agreements, arguing that continued participation no longer serves U.S. national interests.

Vietnam is accelerating efforts to build an internationally connected carbon market, but experts say gaps remain in global standards alignment and MRV capacity.