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Energy, Transport & Building
April 08, 2026
Malaysian 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.
March 31, 2026Vietnam 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.