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October 08, 2026
High financing costs hinder Southeast Asia’s energy transition, ASEAN report finds
ASEAN’s energy demand continues to grow, but the region faces an annual investment gap of around USD 405 billion. Renewables currently account for less than 15% of the energy mix, well below the region’s target.
September 25, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Biomass returns to Philippine green auctions; Green Fuel Forward expands SAF alliance
This week in ASEAN, the Philippines is facing calls to revise biomass auction pricing to reflect feedstock and logistics costs, while the Green Fuel Forward alliance is expanding efforts to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption across Asia.
September 14, 2026How biodiversity corridor payments boost household incomes in Vietnam’s mountains
A recent study in Vietnam’s central Annamite mountains found biodiversity corridors linking protected areas can significantly boost the income of households living inside them.
September 14, 2026ASEAN Weekly: AI drives nuclear push in Thailand and Vietnam; Philippines steps up geothermal, waste-to-energy
This week in ASEAN, rising AI power demand is accelerating nuclear energy plans in Thailand and Vietnam, with Thailand planning a 300 MW first SMR project and Vietnam outlining five measures to prepare for nuclear power.
September 09, 2026AI power demand accelerates nuclear energy push in Thailand, Vietnam
Thailand has recently approved a policy framework for small modular reactors (SMRs), with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) set to lead the country’s first project before private-sector participation is considered.
September 03, 2026Indonesia turns to private capital for hydropower expansion, but 5 investment risks loom
Indonesia plans to add 11.7 GW of hydropower by 2034, with private developers set to build 262 of 315 projects. Experts outline 5 key risks—from bundled procurement to land disputes—investors should assess before entering the market.
August 31, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Thailand targets 9 GW of SMRs; HCMC plans low-emission zones from 2027
This week in ASEAN, Thailand is weighing a major expansion of nuclear power, with its new power development plan targeting 9 GW of small modular reactors (SMRs) by 2050 and potentially opening the sector to private investment.
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.