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June 15, 2026
Indonesia’s 100 GW solar ambition: Can rural cooperatives bridge the gap?
Indonesia’s plan to generate 100 GW of solar energy is laudable. However, there are serious concerns about implementation.
June 15, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippine earthquake disrupts power grid; Foxconn targets Vietnam renewables with Brookfield
This week in ASEAN, energy resilience and corporate renewable energy investments took center stage. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines caused widespread outages, prompting the government to assess the resilience of power facilities.
June 13, 2026RECCESSARY hosts first overseas seminar in Vietnam, unpacking DPPA, CBAM strategies for businesses
RECCESSARY, a media platform focused on carbon markets and new energy, held its first overseas seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on June 12. The event aimed to help Taiwanese businesses navigate Vietnam’s low-carbon transition, covering decarbonizatio
June 12, 2026Vietnam pushes 1 GW Laos wind project as power demand surge drives import growth
Vietnam’s electricity demand is rising rapidly. In late March, daily power consumption surpassed 1 billion kWh for the first time.
June 12, 2026In the age of the digital grid, who will govern Cambodia’s power data?
As the country moves to meet its renewables targets, grid projects must be negotiated so Cambodia retains control over operational data.
June 11, 2026Malaysia to require malls to install recycling facilities as landfill pressure grows
Malaysia's Cabinet approved a mandate requiring 1,000+ shopping malls to install recycling facilities as a licensing condition. Full enforcement begins 2028, alongside 18 planned waste-to-energy plants.
June 10, 2026WHA expands into Thailand data centers, urges grid upgrades for renewables
Thailand’s leading industrial estate developer WHA Group is expanding into data center parks, as it seeks to capture rising demand from foreign technology firms.
June 10, 2026Foxconn, Brookfield to develop 1 GW renewables in Vietnam to cut supply chain emissions
Following Samsung’s landmark direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) in Vietnam, Foxconn on June 9 announced a strategic partnership with Canadian investment firm Brookfield to co-develop 1 GW of renewable energy capacity in the country.
June 09, 2026Thailand’s biggest power price reform in two decades: A closer look at new tariff structure
Thailand is set to implement its first major electricity tariff reform in more than two decades. The new three-tier pricing structure follows a “use less, pay less; use more, pay more” principle, with rates for heavy users rising to THB 5 per kWh.
June 09, 2026From 100% renewable electricity to product carbon footprints, Wistron’s roadmap for low carbon manufacturing in Vietnam
Wistron’s Vietnam operations have achieved 100% renewable electricity use through a combination of I-RECs and rooftop solar, while the company prepares to source power directly through Vietnam’s DPPA mechanism.