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To reinforce Japan's influence in Southeast Asia, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba embarked on his first official overseas visit after taking office, choosing Malaysia and Indonesia—two key ASEAN member countries—for his trip.

To alleviate the pressure on waste landfills around Jakarta, the Indonesian government is constructing the world’s largest Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plant. Once completed in February, the plant is expected to process 2,500 tons of waste daily.

Indonesian president’s pledge at last year’s G20 met with mixed reactions.

Singapore and Malaysia announced the establishment of the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) at the border of the two countries. This initiative aims to attract more investments and create more job opportunities.

Indonesia’s B40 policy, which mandates a 40% palm oil mix with 60% diesel, was initially set to take effect on January 1, 2025. However, officials have confirmed a delay until February, giving businesses a 1.5-month grace period. Furthermore, the governme

As the new year begins, Thailand's newly adopted electricity prices remain high, averaging 4.15 Thai Baht per kilowatt-hour (about USD 0.12). Although this marks a slight reduction compared to 2024, the price remains above 4 Baht.

The healthcare industry is a high energy-consuming sector, contributing 4.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In Thailand, many hospitals have adopted electricity usage management systems and energy-saving measures to reduce carbon emissions.

Less than a month after the Vietnamese government issued the new Electricity Law, it has introduced five draft decrees for public consultation, with one focusing on the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism.

Inpex, the Japanese energy giant that recently announced a joint exploration partnership with Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PLN, is reportedly planning to expand its geothermal energy operations in Indonesia.

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in solar power generation, and the government has actively set policies to promote renewable energy. However, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that Vietnam's coal imports will surpass Taiwan in 2024.