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This week in ASEAN, key developments highlighted both breakthroughs in power market liberalization and the rapid rise of distributed renewable energy.

This week in ASEAN, Vietnam’s heatwave pushed electricity demand to record highs, exposing delays in its power development plan. At the same time, Indonesia tightened forest carbon rules to improve credit quality and curb greenwashing.

Vietnam’s EVN is expanding floating solar investments by integrating PV systems with existing hydropower infrastructure. Thailand is accelerating policy adjustments in response to rising fuel prices and growing data center demand.

Indonesia's Danantara subsidiary DSI will become sole export channel for coal, palm oil and nickel. IDX fell 3.54% on the announcement as S&P warned of execution risk and trade disruption.

Singapore will undergo a 2027 IAEA nuclear review covering 19 readiness areas—from grid stability to waste management—as 95% gas dependency and rising demand push SMRs back into focus.

Thailand's new energy minister proposes higher tariffs for data centers to fund smart grid upgrades, cuts rooftop solar permits to 7 days, and explores a Middle East strategic petroleum reserve hub.

Rising international fuel prices and supportive government policies have fueled growing interest in rooftop solar across Southeast Asia, particularly in countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

As nuclear energy returns, the government, universities and companies are training the next generation of engineers to operate and regulate it.

This week’s ASEAN sustainability roundup focuses on new developments in renewable energy and IPO activity. Vietnam’s first offshore wind project in Quang Ninh Province has received government approval, marking another step toward expanding the country’s r

Thailand's auto groups want a 32% excise tax on imported EVs vs 2% for local models, plus 80% local content rules. The government's EV trade-in scheme remains stalled over valuation and scrapping gaps.