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June 10, 2026
Foxconn, 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, 2026Why investors see energy resilience as Taiwan’s next AI challenge
Taiwan's AI and semiconductor industries could add over 5 GW of electricity demand by 2030, while 12-day gas reserves expose supply risk. Investors say energy resilience now shapes the investment case for Taiwan.
June 09, 2026Why electric SUV boom is a problem for climate, health and equity
Governments and car manufacturers sell electric cars as the future of green transport. But a less visible trend is challenging this story: many electric cars are getting bigger.
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, 2026IATA warns of wide gap in SAF output, moves to boost CORSIA EEUs supply
SAF is widely seen as a key solution for decarbonizing the aviation sector. However, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has struck a pessimistic tone, projecting global SAF production will reach just 2.4 million.
June 08, 2026Analysis: China’s CO2 climbs 2% in early 2026 due to ‘wasted’ wind and solar
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions grew by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, after a rise in the amount of “wasted” wind and solar power.
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.
June 01, 2026Philippines rooftop solar nearly doubles as power price rises cut payback periods
Rooftop solar is scaling up rapidly in the Philippines. Supported by favorable policies, the country’s rooftop solar generation has nearly doubled over the past 12 months.
June 01, 2026Laser fusion startup Focused Energy raises over €200 mln in record funding round
German laser fusion start-up Focused Energy has closed a 240-million-dollar funding round, the largest fully secured financing in the global fusion industry to date, as the company pushes to build the world's first commercial laser fusion power plant.
May 29, 2026Vietnam heatwave pushes grid to record demand, prompts urgent PDP8 review
Vietnam's northern grid hit a record 29,667 MW as temperatures neared 40°C. PDP8 projects are falling behind, and El Niño from July could cut hydropower output further.