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July 02, 2025
Vietnam sets offshore wind rates, eyes first project launch by end of 2025
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has unveiled a pricing framework for offshore wind power, setting regional ceiling tariffs ranging from VND 3,078.9 to VND 3,975.1 per kWh (approx. USD 0.12–0.15).
July 01, 2025Indonesia’s 10 GW renewables goal at risk as PLN faces criticism over slow progress
Indonesia’s energy transition is progressing slower than anticipated, with experts pointing to the inefficiency of state-owned utility PLN and fragmented policies that are limiting the number of bankable projects.
July 01, 2025Specter of dams and diversion looms over Southeast Asia’s Salween River
The Salween River, one of Asia’s last free-flowing rivers, supports Indigenous communities and biodiversity across China, Myanmar and Thailand, but faces threats from at least 20 proposed hydropower dams, mainly in Myanmar.
July 01, 2025CATL breaks ground on $5.9 billion new battery plant in Indonesia
Chinese EV battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) officially broke ground on a new factory in Indonesia on June 29. The project aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s vision to establish a complete battery supply chain.
June 30, 2025ASEAN nations accelerate nuclear policy reforms to meet low-carbon demand
As demand for low-carbon electricity continues to surge, ASEAN countries are advancing nuclear-related legislation. The Philippines has recently released a draft framework for commercial nuclear power development.
June 27, 2025Decarbonizing industry: Thai cement giants take diverse paths
Cement is tightly linked to national economic development, particularly in emerging markets undergoing rapid infrastructure expansion. However, the sector is also a major source of carbon emissions.
June 27, 2025Study finds major coral loss in Vietnam’s first marine protected area
Vietnam’s first marine protected area (MPA), Nha Trang Bay, has lost nearly 200 hectares (494 acres) of coral reef since it was established in 2002, according to a new study. The study calls for stronger conservation measures.
June 26, 2025Indonesia’s energy transition attracts momentum from sovereign funds
Indonesia is emerging as a promising destination for energy transition investments. Two of the country’s leading sovereign wealth funds have recently reaffirmed their commitment to scaling up investments in clean energy.
June 25, 2025Singapore, UK, Kenya launch first government-led alliance for voluntary carbon markets
To encourage greater corporate participation in voluntary carbon markets, the governments of Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Kenya have launched the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, the first government-led initiative of its kind.
June 25, 2025Adaptation through water: ASEAN urged to boost climate resilience
90% of extreme weather events are linked to water, underscoring the urgent need for Adaptation through Water (AtW) strategies. Southeast Asian countries are particularly vulnerable to climate impacts, with projected economic losses of up to 25%.