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March 31, 2026
Malaysia set for Southeast Asia’s first clean energy semiconductor-grade polysysilicon plant
Southeast Asia’s first semiconductor-grade polysilicon plant powered by clean energy is set to be built in Sarawak, Malaysia.
March 31, 2026Vietnam revives nuclear power with Russia deal for 2,400 MW plant
Vietnam and Russia signed a deal to build the 2,400 MW Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear plant, reviving a project shelved since 2016. Learn how the deal reshapes Vietnam's energy strategy and Russia's nuclear export ambitions in Southeast Asia.
March 31, 2026Energy as a competitive lever: WHAUP integrates green power and infrastructure for industrial growth
WHAUP integrates solar, storage and utilities across Thai and Vietnamese industrial zones. With DPPA pilots and battery costs falling, here's what manufacturers should watch.
March 30, 2026From cost pressures to clean power: Thai businesses rethink energy strategy
As fuel and electricity prices climb, businesses across Thailand are reassessing their energy strategies, stepping up investments in rooftop solar, electrifying transport fleets, and improving energy efficiency.
March 30, 2026Energy as a competitive lever: How Vietnam, Thailand compete for green manufacturing investment
Vietnam has 2x Thailand's renewable share, but grid gaps and narrow DPPA coverage limit real access. See what this means for manufacturers' investment decisions.
March 30, 2026Waste colonialism is alive in Southeast Asia
With a global plastics treaty still out of reach, experts say the region’s piecemeal bans on waste imports move the target without stemming the flow.
March 30, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines declares energy emergency; Thailand warns of power price surge
This week in ASEAN sustainability developments reflect rising energy risks and policy responses to volatile fuel markets. The Philippines has declared a nationwide energy emergency as potential fuel shortages threaten aviation and transport operations.
March 27, 2026ISSB adoption drives ASEAN firms to extend disclosure demands across supply chains
Sustainability reporting is moving into finance teams, but the real challenge lies in bringing suppliers and SMEs along.
March 27, 2026Are electric vehicles a green window of opportunity for ASEAN countries?
EV-related industries hold out substantial promise, but ASEAN countries must be clear-eyed about the opportunities, complexities, and risks.
March 26, 2026Thailand cuts fuel subsidies as oil rally drives record pump prices
Thailand is buckling under the pressure of rising global crude prices. New pump prices effective March 26 show gasoline and diesel climbing by 6 baht per liter (USD 0.18), marking the largest single increase on record and signaling the Anutin Charnvirakul