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ASEAN
May 19, 2025
Malaysia unveils community rooftop solar initiative to enhance local energy flexibility
The Malaysian government has launched a new renewable energy initiative this year aimed at increasing solar generation capacity through community involvement, while also enhancing regional energy flexibility.
May 16, 2025Changi Airport’s Terminal 5 to feature sustainable, energy-efficient design
Singapore’s Changi Airport will invest tens of billions of Singapore dollars in building a fifth terminal, which will incorporate advanced systems to improve operational efficiency and passenger experience.
May 14, 2025Keppel, Huawei partner to power Asia’s low-carbon transition
Singapore-based multinational Keppel and Chinese tech giant Huawei have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop renewable energy solutions. The collaboration will focus on Southeast Asia and other parts of Asia.
May 13, 2025Vietnam needs electricity pricing reform to unlock offshore wind potential
Vietnam has updated its Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) to significantly scale up renewable power generation. However, uncertainty around capital and regulatory frameworks continues to deter private sector investment.
May 13, 2025Indonesia’s gas bet poses risks for economy, health and climate
Indonesia’s plan to nearly double the electricity it generates from natural gas by 2040 risks locking the country into fossil fuel dependency, undermining its net-zero emissions targets, a new report says.
May 12, 2025Thailand’s rooftop solar market surges with falling costs, regulatory reforms
Amid falling solar panel costs, recent regulatory easing, and shifting trade flows due to U.S. tariffs, Thailand’s rooftop solar market is drawing heightened expectations.
May 12, 2025In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, elusive ‘ghost rice’ holds key to climate resilience
An ancient wild rice may hold genetic secrets for climate-resilient farming – if Vietnam can save it from vanishing and neglect.
May 08, 2025Singapore commits $500 million to accelerate Asia’s clean energy transition
In a move to lower investment risks in energy transition, the Singaporean government plans to invest USD 500 million through a blended finance approach to support industrial decarbonization and clean energy adoption.
May 08, 2025Verra launches new method to turn early coal plant closures into carbon credits
Verra, an international carbon credit verification body, announced a new certification methodology that allows emissions reductions from early coal plant shutdowns to be converted into carbon credits.
May 07, 2025Thailand’s solar sector faces hurdles in net zero push
Entrenched gas interests and domestic issues put a strain on Thailand’s solar potential, writes renewable energy expert Chalie Charoenlarpnopparut.