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June 12, 2026
Vietnam pushes 1 GW Laos wind project as power demand surge drives import growth
Vietnam’s electricity demand is rising rapidly. In late March, daily power consumption surpassed 1 billion kWh for the first time.
June 12, 2026In the age of the digital grid, who will govern Cambodia’s power data?
As the country moves to meet its renewables targets, grid projects must be negotiated so Cambodia retains control over operational data.
June 11, 2026Malaysia to require malls to install recycling facilities as landfill pressure grows
Malaysia's Cabinet approved a mandate requiring 1,000+ shopping malls to install recycling facilities as a licensing condition. Full enforcement begins 2028, alongside 18 planned waste-to-energy plants.
June 10, 2026WHA expands into Thailand data centers, urges grid upgrades for renewables
Thailand’s leading industrial estate developer WHA Group is expanding into data center parks, as it seeks to capture rising demand from foreign technology firms.
June 10, 2026Foxconn, Brookfield to develop 1 GW renewables in Vietnam to cut supply chain emissions
Following Samsung’s landmark direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) in Vietnam, Foxconn on June 9 announced a strategic partnership with Canadian investment firm Brookfield to co-develop 1 GW of renewable energy capacity in the country.
June 09, 2026Thailand’s biggest power price reform in two decades: A closer look at new tariff structure
Thailand is set to implement its first major electricity tariff reform in more than two decades. The new three-tier pricing structure follows a “use less, pay less; use more, pay more” principle, with rates for heavy users rising to THB 5 per kWh.
June 09, 2026From 100% renewable electricity to product carbon footprints, Wistron’s roadmap for low carbon manufacturing in Vietnam
Wistron’s Vietnam operations have achieved 100% renewable electricity use through a combination of I-RECs and rooftop solar, while the company prepares to source power directly through Vietnam’s DPPA mechanism.
June 09, 2026Updated: 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.