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August 07, 2025
Coastal communities bear the brunt of Thailand’s LNG boom
Experts call for tighter regulations as Rayong’s environment and fisherfolk pay the price for country’s shift to ‘transition’ fuel.
August 06, 2025Malaysia turns to domestic market to revive solar manufacturing
In response to the U.S. government's reciprocal tariff measures under the Trump administration, Malaysia is urging its solar industry to pivot and expand the domestic market.
August 05, 2025Indonesia approves Thorcon’s first nuclear power plant site evaluation plan
Indonesia takes key step toward first nuclear plant. Thorcon International, nuclear technology developer has received official approval for the Kelasa site evaluation plan and the site evaluation management system plan from the nuclear regulator.
August 04, 2025Urban green transition gains momentum in Vietnam’s major hubs
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are taking the lead in advancing green transport. Ho Chi Minh City plans to build a battery recycling center for electric vehicles (EVs), aiming to become a key player in the global green economy supply chain. Meanwhile, Hanoi i
August 01, 2025Malaysia’s 13th Plan charts low-carbon future with nuclear revival, grid expansion
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on July 31 unveiled a national development roadmap targeting a 35% share of renewable energy in power generation by 2030. The plan also includes interconnecting power grids between Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak to
July 31, 2025Malaysia amends electricity law to boost cross-border power trade
On July 30, Malaysia’s lower house of parliament passed the Electricity Supply Amendment Bill, strengthening regulatory controls over the import and export of electricity. Deputy Minister for Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Akmal Nasrullah Moh
July 31, 2025Google builds 1 GW green data center in India under decarbonization pressure
Google plans to invest up to $6 billion in India to establish its first data center in the country, a project that could become the largest of its kind in Asia. To ensure reliable electricity supply, the tech giant is also preparing to invest in renewable
July 30, 2025Vietnam expands rooftop solar incentives, but experts say subsidies too weak
To reduce strain on the national power grid, the Vietnamese government is set to introduce new legislation encouraging households to install rooftop solar systems for self-consumption. However, experts argue that the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT)
July 29, 2025ASEAN’s first cross-border wind project Monsoon starts powering Vietnam
After more than a decade of negotiations, Laos’ first and ASEAN’s largest onshore wind project, the Monsoon Wind Power Project, has officially started transmitting electricity to Vietnam as of July.
July 29, 2025FiT disputes, delayed DPPA undermine investor confidence in Vietnam
The Vietnamese government is facing mounting challenges in its renewable energy sector. A year after announcing the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) framework, no implementable projects have materialized.