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June 09, 2026
Updated: Philippines’ 7.8-magnitude earthquake causes outages, prompts energy ministry to assess facilities
A magnitude 7.8 quake near Sarangani Province cut power across 24 villages in Mindanao. NGCP has largely restored transmission, with South Cotabato repairs still underway. DOE is assessing fuel and power assets.
June 08, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Samsung signs Vietnam’s first grid-based DPPA; Philippines sees rooftop solar boom
This week in ASEAN, key developments highlighted both breakthroughs in power market liberalization and the rapid rise of distributed renewable energy.
June 05, 2026Malaysia pushes ASEAN power grid as AI demand strains regional energy systems
Malaysia's PM Anwar backs ASEAN Power Grid as LTMS-PIP doubles to 200 MW. Southeast Asia needs USD 100B in transmission investment by 2045, with 35% of green capex still uncommitted.
June 04, 2026Syre to invest $750 million in Vietnam textile recycling plant, eyes DPPA for green power
Textile recycling startup Syre plans to invest $750 million in a fabric recycling facility in Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam, offering clients such as Nike and Target an alternative supply chain solution outside China.
June 03, 2026Renewables surge slashes Keppel's emissions, but Scope 3 shadows progress
Singapore-based conglomerate Keppel has stepped up its decarbonization efforts, boosting its renewable electricity usage by 20 percentage points within a year.
June 02, 2026Vietnam’s first grid-based DPPA signed by Samsung Electronics, marking milestone for power market
Samsung Electronics’ Vietnam Thai Nguyen Co. (SEVT) announced on June 1 that it has become the first company in Vietnam to complete negotiations and sign a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) via the national grid—setting a new milestone for the countr
June 01, 2026Philippines rooftop solar nearly doubles as power price rises cut payback periods
Rooftop solar is scaling up rapidly in the Philippines. Supported by favorable policies, the country’s rooftop solar generation has nearly doubled over the past 12 months.
June 01, 2026Taiwanese textile makers in Vietnam: New Wide Group cuts emissions with biomass, but Scope 3 pressures rise
New Wide Group cut Vietnam plant emissions 50% ahead of SBTi targets using biomass. But Scope 3 upstream materials now exceed Scope 1+2 combined—the next frontier for Taiwanese textile makers.
June 01, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam heatwave strains power grid; Indonesia tightens forest carbon credit rules
This week in ASEAN, Vietnam’s heatwave pushed electricity demand to record highs, exposing delays in its power development plan. At the same time, Indonesia tightened forest carbon rules to improve credit quality and curb greenwashing.
May 29, 2026Vietnam heatwave pushes grid to record demand, prompts urgent PDP8 review
Vietnam's northern grid hit a record 29,667 MW as temperatures neared 40°C. PDP8 projects are falling behind, and El Niño from July could cut hydropower output further.