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Energy, Transport & Building
August 31, 2026
Taiwan expands access to community power projects, but incentives still fall short
Taiwan is easing rules for community power projects, but subsidies cover just 5% of rooftop solar costs. Experts point to financing gaps, red tape and low public awareness as key barriers to residential renewable energy adoption.
August 28, 2026Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zones from 2027, targets full vehicle transition by 2040
Following Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City is also moving to introduce low-emission zones, with a phased rollout set to begin in July 2027. Vehicles that fail to meet emissions standards will face gradually tighter restrictions in the city center. The city aims to
August 26, 2026Thailand eyes 9 GW of SMRs by 2050 as private investment comes into play
Thailand is expected to release a draft of its new Power Development Plan (PDP) in September. All four options currently under consideration include small modular reactors (SMRs) in the country’s future power mix, with installed capacity targeted to reach
August 24, 2026Why climate capital is failing to reach Indonesia’s captive coal plants
Exploring why energy transition capital is currently being blocked from reaching the country’s captive power plants – and what to do about it.
August 21, 2026Taiwan's energy law amendment passes as revised power generation, storage rules spark debate
Taiwan eases major electricity users' storage rules, but a 5,000 kW threshold leaves 40% of grid demand uncovered.
August 21, 2026How AI companies look to the ocean as a place to put more data centers
AI's energy and water demands are pushing data centers into the ocean. See how Microsoft, China, Japan & Singapore are testing underwater and floating facilities.
August 20, 2026Laos bets on AI, data centers and clean energy under new five-year plan
Laos's 2026-2030 investment plan prioritizes AI, data centers and renewable energy, leveraging its hydropower resources. EV sales are also rising as fuel shortages push adoption toward a 30% target by 2030.
August 19, 2026Taiwan’s rooftop solar policy shift exposes 20-year maintenance challenge for residential buildings
Taiwan's rooftop solar rules took effect Aug. 1 but excluded homes, exposing 20-year maintenance and insurance risks.
August 18, 2026Indonesia launches Molinas to build homegrown electric motorcycle ecosystem
Indonesia is preparing to roll out Molinas, a homegrown electric motorcycle initiative designed to build an entirely domestic ecosystem — from vehicle manufacturing and batteries to charging infrastructure and after-sales services.
August 18, 2026Captive coal threatens Indonesia’s bid to become global EV battery hub
Nickel-driven captive coal is fuelling Indonesia's EV ambitions. As global carbon rules loom, experts urge the government to act quickly to remain competitive.