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April 06, 2026
ASEAN Weekly: Vingroup shifts energy strategy as war risks | ASEAN’s first green polysilicon plant lands in Malaysia
This week’s ASEAN sustainability update highlights corporate shifts in response to rising energy risks and accelerating green manufacturing trends. Thailand’s fuel and power price surge is pushing retailers to reassess renewable strategies, while Vietnam’
April 02, 2026Malaysia to revise renewable energy policy to strengthen energy resilience
Malaysia, despite being a net energy exporter, is growing increasingly wary of the ripple effects from rapidly shifting global energy markets.
April 02, 2026Fuel shock drives EV surge across Asia-Pacific, Thailand commercial uptake set to rise
Thailand's BEV market is on track for 120,000 units in 2026 as fuel volatility accelerates commercial EV adoption. Chinese manufacturers intensify Southeast Asia push.
April 02, 2026Energy as a competitive lever: How GreenYellow is building renewable energy solutions for manufacturers in Vietnam
GreenYellow deploys 200MW+ solar for Vietnam manufacturers, but DPPA pricing caps and grid uncertainties slow progress. Vietnam vs Thailand analysis.
April 02, 2026Iran conflict highlights Vietnam’s energy security and foreign policy vulnerabilities
Vietnam has limited room for manoeuvre on the energy front as supply tightens, but is proactively playing the hand it has been dealt.
April 01, 2026Foxconn integrates nature-based solutions into supply chain with Vietnam mangrove project
Foxconn launched its first overseas NbS project in Vietnam's Quang Ninh Province, targeting measurable carbon sequestration and biodiversity outcomes through a three-year mangrove restoration roadmap. Read the full report on RECCESSARY.
April 01, 2026Vingroup seeks exit from $6.8 billion LNG project as energy risks escalate
Vietnam’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) power project is facing a potential halt, as conglomerate Vingroup moves to abandon its development in favor of renewable energy and battery storage, citing mounting financial risks for both the company and th
April 01, 2026Thailand’s new cabinet faces energy crisis: Can it keep power prices competitive?
Thailand's new cabinet formed March 31 as diesel prices hit USD 210 per barrel. See how the government plans to balance energy cost relief with its DPPA and clean energy agenda.
April 01, 2026War accelerates energy security strategies: How ASEAN can learn from early movers
Over the past month, surging oil prices have pushed Southeast Asia toward a breaking point. As tensions in the Middle East escalate, supply concerns have spread rapidly.
April 01, 2026Energy as a competitive lever: CCET navigates renewable opportunities and constraints in Thailand
Thailand's grid reliability outpaces Vietnam, but renewable access remains self-managed. How CCET is navigating solar, PPAs, and customer decarbonization demands.