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March 09, 2026
Thailand eyes DPPA rollout, power market reform as new government takes shape
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.
March 09, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Thailand launches emergency measures amid Iran war; Southeast Asia expands SMR plans
This week’s ASEAN sustainability developments are shaped by rising geopolitical risks and shifting energy strategies.
March 06, 2026Can rising gas prices unlock Southeast Asia’s untapped biomethane potential?
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.
March 05, 2026Southeast Asia steps up nuclear plans as Indonesia, Singapore explore SMRs and Vietnam revives project
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.
March 05, 2026Indonesia farmers count the costs as rains wash out Java durian harvest
In a quiet village in central Java, farmers report that their durian fruit trees have failed to bear fruit amid local anxieties over climate change and other environmental shifts.
March 04, 2026Singapore unveils first National Adaptation Plan, puts heat resilience at core
Singapore has set 2026 as its Year of Climate Adaptation and begun drafting its first National Adaptation Plan (NAP), marking a shift from mitigation toward systemic climate resilience.
March 04, 2026Execution over incentives: Thailand and Vietnam’s structural investment shift
In today’s more fragmented trade landscape, comparing Thailand and Vietnam is no longer simply a matter of growth rates or labor costs. For many investors, the more pressing question is execution.
March 03, 2026Hanoi rolls out incentives to speed taxi EV shift, aiming for 100% electric fleet by 2030
Hanoi has formally incorporated its taxi industry into the city’s green transport roadmap, setting a target to convert the entire fleet to electric or other clean-energy vehicles by 2030.
March 03, 2026Updated: Philippines mandates 20% energy storage for renewable projects above 10 MW
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a new circular on Feb. 26, mandating the integration of energy storage systems (ESS) into the development and grid connection of variable renewable energy (VRE) power plants, including wind and solar.
March 02, 2026Iran war: How Southeast Asian countries respond to energy market risks
The critical artery for global oil transport faces potential disruption, pushing energy security rapidly to the forefront of national policy agendas.