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March 31, 2026
Vietnam revives nuclear power with Russia deal for 2,400 MW plant
Vietnam and Russia signed a deal to build the 2,400 MW Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear plant, reviving a project shelved since 2016. Learn how the deal reshapes Vietnam's energy strategy and Russia's nuclear export ambitions in Southeast Asia.
March 31, 2026Energy as a competitive lever: WHAUP integrates green power and infrastructure for industrial growth
WHAUP integrates solar, storage and utilities across Thai and Vietnamese industrial zones. With DPPA pilots and battery costs falling, here's what manufacturers should watch.
March 27, 2026Are electric vehicles a green window of opportunity for ASEAN countries?
EV-related industries hold out substantial promise, but ASEAN countries must be clear-eyed about the opportunities, complexities, and risks.
March 26, 2026AI boom to triple APAC power demand: What does it mean for energy developers?
Surging AI data center demand is driving power needs across Asia Pacific, opening new opportunities for Taiwan’s energy developers in overseas markets.
March 26, 2026Thailand cuts fuel subsidies as oil rally drives record pump prices
Thailand is buckling under the pressure of rising global crude prices. New pump prices effective March 26 show gasoline and diesel climbing by 6 baht per liter (USD 0.18), marking the largest single increase on record and signaling the Anutin Charnvirakul
March 25, 2026Philippines declares energy emergency as fuel risks disrupt aviation, transport sector
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on March 24 declared a nationwide energy emergency, warning that potential fuel shortages could force airlines to suspend operations.
March 25, 2026NVIDIA, Emerald AI, utilities test flexible AI data centers to ease grid constraints
Rather than treating data centers as fixed, always-on loads, the collaboration is exploring “flexible” AI factories that can adjust their power use in response to grid conditions.
March 24, 2026Iran war: Will helium shortage, high oil prices reshape EV outlook?
The Middle East conflict has triggered a shortage of helium—a byproduct of natural gas—raising concerns among global automakers over potential disruptions to semiconductor manufacturing and higher vehicle production costs.
March 24, 2026U.S.-Japan $73 billion energy pact faces viability questions over SMR, gas projects
Analysts in Japan have cautioned that the structure of the deals could leave Japanese companies exposed to unfavorable contract terms.
March 24, 2026What local costs lie behind Indonesia’s big EV dreams?
Two upcoming projects aim to push the country’s EV industry forward – but without changes to the law, experts fear they could perpetuate local harms.