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August 21, 2026
Taiwan's energy law amendment passes as revised power generation, storage rules spark debate
Taiwan eases major electricity users' storage rules, but a 5,000 kW threshold leaves 40% of grid demand uncovered.
August 20, 2026Laos bets on AI, data centers and clean energy under new five-year plan
Laos's 2026-2030 investment plan prioritizes AI, data centers and renewable energy, leveraging its hydropower resources. EV sales are also rising as fuel shortages push adoption toward a 30% target by 2030.
August 19, 2026Taiwan’s rooftop solar policy shift exposes 20-year maintenance challenge for residential buildings
Taiwan's rooftop solar rules took effect Aug. 1 but excluded homes, exposing 20-year maintenance and insurance risks.
August 18, 2026Indonesia launches Molinas to build homegrown electric motorcycle ecosystem
Indonesia is preparing to roll out Molinas, a homegrown electric motorcycle initiative designed to build an entirely domestic ecosystem — from vehicle manufacturing and batteries to charging infrastructure and after-sales services.
August 17, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Singapore clears 900 MW renewable imports; Thailand weighs stricter data center rules
This week in ASEAN, Singapore advanced plans to import 900 MW of renewable power from Malaysia. Meanwhile, Thailand is considering financial guarantees and higher power tariffs for data center developers to safeguard power supplies.
August 14, 2026As Taiwan’s green finance tops $166 billion, how can SMEs secure funding?
Taiwan's green finance has topped $166 billion, but small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still struggle to access funding due to data gaps. See how transition finance can close the divide.
August 14, 2026Thailand weighs financial guarantees, higher power tariffs for data center developers
Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is considering requiring data center developers to post a guarantee and pay higher electricity tariffs to safeguard power supplies and prevent the sector’s rapid expansion from driving up household electricity
August 12, 2026After MOUs: Who bears costs of power trade between Singapore and Indonesia, and what role will PLN play?
Singapore and Indonesia signed MOUs for 3.4 GW of low-carbon power trade by 2035, but wheeling charges, subsea cable costs and PLN's role remain unresolved.
August 11, 2026One shock too many: Why Southeast Asia’s El Niño response must be different
ASEAN countries need to brace themselves for a “super” El Niño weather phenomenon, experts warn.
August 10, 2026Singapore advances 900 MW of renewable power imports from Malaysia
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Aug. 7 granted conditional approvals to Sembcorp Industries and Malaysian developer Southern Solar Alliance to import renewable electricity from Malaysia.