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Energy, Transport & Building
April 15, 2026
Thailand, Taiwan align in EV supply chain as AI-defined vehicles reshape industry
As AI-defined vehicles reshape the automotive industry, Thailand's assembly scale and 850,000-strong workforce are aligning with Taiwan's software and integration strengths.
April 13, 2026Q&A: As Thailand bets on EVs, what will happen to the spent batteries?
In 2020, Thai authorities announced that they would endeavour to make Thailand a regional electric vehicle (EV) hub in just five years. True enough, by 2025, Chinese EV manufacturing companies had made the country a solid base. This was epitomised by BYD
April 09, 2026Semiconductor industry backs nuclear restart: Can nuclear, renewables coexist?
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (賴清徳) has recently proposed restarting the No. 2 and No. 3 nuclear power plants, placing the island, which had been moving toward a nuclear-free future, back at an energy crossroads.
April 08, 2026Malaysian waste manager 5E Resources bets on EV battery recycling ahead of IPO
Malaysia's 5E Resources is building EV battery recycling capacity ahead of its April 15 ACE Market IPO, oversubscribed 7.04x. See what ERIA's 2040 ASEAN battery waste projections mean for the sector.
April 07, 2026Energy security is national security: It starts at the subnational level
As the Gulf conflict plunges Southeast Asia into a deepening energy crisis, empowering local governments to transition from fossil fuels has never been more necessary
April 02, 2026Malaysia to revise renewable energy policy to strengthen energy resilience
Malaysia, despite being a net energy exporter, is growing increasingly wary of the ripple effects from rapidly shifting global energy markets.
April 02, 2026Fuel shock drives EV surge across Asia-Pacific, Thailand commercial uptake set to rise
Thailand's BEV market is on track for 120,000 units in 2026 as fuel volatility accelerates commercial EV adoption. Chinese manufacturers intensify Southeast Asia push.
April 02, 2026Energy as a competitive lever: How GreenYellow is building renewable energy solutions for manufacturers in Vietnam
GreenYellow deploys 200MW+ solar for Vietnam manufacturers, but DPPA pricing caps and grid uncertainties slow progress. Vietnam vs Thailand analysis.
April 01, 2026Vingroup seeks exit from $6.8 billion LNG project as energy risks escalate
Vietnam’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) power project is facing a potential halt, as conglomerate Vingroup moves to abandon its development in favor of renewable energy and battery storage, citing mounting financial risks for both the company and th
April 01, 2026Thailand’s new cabinet faces energy crisis: Can it keep power prices competitive?
Thailand's new cabinet formed March 31 as diesel prices hit USD 210 per barrel. See how the government plans to balance energy cost relief with its DPPA and clean energy agenda.