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June 05, 2025

Singapore, Philippines forge regional renewable energy partnership

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made his first official visit to the Philippines on June 4, meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The two leaders pledged to advance the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) and promote sustainable economic development.
June 04, 2025

Thailand’s proposed solar law sparks debate over ministerial powers

The Thai government plans to roll out a new bill to promote the adoption of rooftop solar systems among households. By simplifying procedures and reducing costs, the bill aims to increase public willingness to install rooftop solar.
June 03, 2025

AI boom pressures Korea’s next leader to balance nuclear, renewables

As South Korea heads to the polls on June 3 for its presidential election, the two leading candidates’ positions on energy have drawn attention.
June 02, 2025

France expands nuclear, green energy cooperation in Southeast Asia

French President Emmanuel Macron recently concluded a multi-country visit to Asia, where energy cooperation—particularly in low-carbon technologies like nuclear—was high on the agenda in meetings with leaders of Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore.
June 02, 2025

Malaysia’s Sarawak leads with first local-based sustainability plan

Sarawak, a state in Malaysia, has unveiled the country's first sustainability plan. The framework outlines three core goals, ten strategic thrusts, and 111 action plans, forming the foundation for the state’s transition to net zero.
May 28, 2025

Vietnam’s financial sector accelerates ESG adoption

Vietnam’s financial industry is gaining momentum in promoting sustainable development. According to the State Bank of Vietnam, a record 33 financial institutions released sustainability reports in 2024—the highest number to date.
May 28, 2025

Community-based biofuels offer ‘sensible’ alternative to palm oil for Indonesia, analysis shows

Indonesia’s current biofuel strategy relies heavily on expanding oil palm plantations to meet its B40 and upcoming B50 biodiesel mandates, which could cause up to $4.72 billion in environmental and social damage.
May 27, 2025

ASEAN Summit: Singapore, Malaysia plan to import offshore wind from Vietnam

The standout development in the energy sector at this year’s ASEAN Summit is the progress on multinational power grid collaboration. Representatives have committed to a feasibility study aimed at transporting renewables via subsea cables.
May 27, 2025

The shape of a new climate politics emerges as US-China trade war intensifies

Multilateral climate diplomacy looks increasingly defunct. Instead, geopolitics, trade and the power of the state matter more than ever.
May 26, 2025

ASEAN Summit opens with focus on tariffs, expansion, and regional power grid

The ASEAN Leaders’ Summit kicked off on May 26, with discussions centered on U.S. tariffs, ASEAN expansion. Host country Malaysia is looking to position the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) as one of the summit’s signature achievements.
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