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June 05, 2025
Vietnam's grid under pressure as heatwaves drive up electricity demand
A nationwide spike in electricity usage, driven by ongoing heatwaves in northern and central Vietnam, set a new all-time high on the afternoon of June 2. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an urgent directive to ensure stability.
June 05, 2025Singapore, 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 03, 2025AI 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, 2025France 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.
May 28, 2025Vietnam’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, 2025How Indonesia’s nickel keeps electric vehicles tied to fossil fuels
Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely seen as low-carbon transportation, yet their battery supply chain remains heavily reliant on fossil fuel. This is especially true in Indonesia, the world’s top nickel producer.
May 27, 2025ASEAN 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 26, 2025ASEAN 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.
May 26, 2025Singapore reshapes cabinet to accelerate clean energy transition
Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party, having secured victory in the general election, officially swore in a new Cabinet on May 23 under the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
May 23, 2025Decommissioning offshore wind is a looming ecological challenge
Wind turbines are becoming taller and more powerful. But as it puts up these mammoth structures, the wind industry is also starting to think about how to take down the older turbines.