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May 28, 2025
Vietnam’s financial sector accelerates ESG adoption
Vietnam’s financial industry is gaining momentum in promoting sustainable development. According to the State Bank of Vietnam, a record 33 financial institutions released sustainability reports in 2024—the highest number to date.
May 28, 2025How Indonesia’s nickel keeps electric vehicles tied to fossil fuels
Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely seen as low-carbon transportation, yet their battery supply chain remains heavily reliant on fossil fuel. This is especially true in Indonesia, the world’s top nickel producer.
May 28, 2025Community-based biofuels offer ‘sensible’ alternative to palm oil for Indonesia, analysis shows
Indonesia’s current biofuel strategy relies heavily on expanding oil palm plantations to meet its B40 and upcoming B50 biodiesel mandates, which could cause up to $4.72 billion in environmental and social damage.
May 27, 2025ASEAN Summit: Singapore, Malaysia plan to import offshore wind from Vietnam
The standout development in the energy sector at this year’s ASEAN Summit is the progress on multinational power grid collaboration. Representatives have committed to a feasibility study aimed at transporting renewables via subsea cables.
May 27, 2025Are U.S. tariffs a threat or opportunity for ASEAN’s energy transition?
After U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on select imports this April, ASEAN countries swiftly launched negotiations in a bid to cushion the blow.
May 26, 2025ASEAN Summit opens with focus on tariffs, expansion, and regional power grid
The ASEAN Leaders’ Summit kicked off on May 26, with discussions centered on U.S. tariffs, ASEAN expansion. Host country Malaysia is looking to position the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) as one of the summit’s signature achievements.
May 26, 2025Singapore reshapes cabinet to accelerate clean energy transition
Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party, having secured victory in the general election, officially swore in a new Cabinet on May 23 under the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
May 21, 2025Gas Malaysia invests first biomethane injection hub to to decarbonize industry
Gas Malaysia Bhd has unveiled Malaysia’s first centralized biomethane injection station, aiming to begin full operations in the second half of 2025.
May 20, 2025Flawed energy road map may block Indonesia’s coal exit, critics warn
Indonesia’s first energy transition road map has been criticized for prioritizing financial considerations over emissions cuts, potentially stalling efforts to retire its coal fleet in favor of renewables.
May 20, 2025How Fluence is leveraging supply chain diversification to lead in APAC’s energy storage market?
Wilhelm van Butselaar, VP Growth and Business Development APAC at Fluence, a global leading provider of smart energy storage solutions, shared his insights of how to advance the deployment of energy storage