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May 18, 2026
EVN plans nearly 270 MW floating solar expansion in Vietnam’s hydropower hub
EVNGENCO1 plans USD 167M across three reservoir floating solar projects totalling 270 MW, building on Vietnam's first 47.5 MWp Da Mi plant. Masdar's 300 MWp Malaysia project signals regional scale-up.
May 18, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam’s Quang Ninh approves first offshore wind project; EI Power to list on Bursa ACE
This week’s ASEAN sustainability roundup focuses on new developments in renewable energy and IPO activity. Vietnam’s first offshore wind project in Quang Ninh Province has received government approval, marking another step toward expanding the country’s r
May 14, 2026Malaysia’s EI Power heads for Bursa ACE listing on rising data center demand
EI Power Bhd hits Bursa ACE Market with 98% Q1 revenue from data center power systems and MYR 99.9M order book. Thailand tenders worth MYR 75.3M signal first regional push. Read more on RECCESSARY.
May 13, 2026Vietnam’s Quang Ninh advances wind energy push with first offshore project approval
Vietnam’s northern province of Quang Ninh has reported a series of positive developments in its wind power sector. The province’s first offshore wind project, Quang Ninh 4 Wind Power Plant, received in-principle approval from the government on May 11.
May 13, 2026Thailand auto industry pushes 32% tax on imported EVs as trade-in plan faces delays
Thailand's auto groups want a 32% excise tax on imported EVs vs 2% for local models, plus 80% local content rules. The government's EV trade-in scheme remains stalled over valuation and scrapping gaps.
May 12, 2026Vietnam ramps up circular economy push with stricter recycling obligations
Vietnam has introduced new regulations requiring producers and importers to meet mandatory recycling obligations. Starting from May 25, regulated entities must recover a proportion of products placed on the market.
May 12, 2026How the Philippines’ 20% storage mandate helps protect large power users from fuel price shocks
The Philippines now requires all variable renewable projects above 10 MW to install storage at 20% of plant capacity—while GEA-7 mandates storage for all ground-mounted solar from 2027.
May 11, 2026Thailand pushes green loans, one-stop permitting for 500 MW residential rooftop solar
Thailand has raised its rooftop solar buyback quota from 90 MW to 500 MW at THB 2.20/kWh under 10-year contracts, while PEA and MEA move to consolidate permits into a one-stop service.
May 11, 2026ASEAN Weekly: ASEAN Summit centers on energy security; Jakarta scales up electric buses, waste-to-energy
This week in ASEAN sustainability developments unfolded amid rising energy security pressures across the region.
May 08, 2026Energy crisis forces lean ASEAN Summit, accelerates regional power and oil cooperation
ASEAN member states convened their ministerial and leaders’ meetings this year in Cebu, Philippines, where economic ministers pledged to continue advancing the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).