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Thailand's ERC proposes reducing post-adder solar tariffs to THB 2.16/kWh for 3,878 MW across 561 contracts. Industry warns unilateral changes risk legal disputes and proposes DPPA redirect instead.

This week in ASEAN, Singapore and Indonesia took another step toward deeper regional energy integration by advancing cross-border electricity trade, while Vietnam pressed ahead with power market reforms to support rooftop solar and battery storage.

This week in ASEAN, Thailand’s supply chain decarbonization challenge came into focus as global brands accelerate carbon requirements. Asia Sustainable Energy Week in Bangkok highlighted rising demand for solar, storage and data center energy solutions.

Flooding is becoming one of Vietnam’s most pressing environmental and economic challenges. According to the World Bank, floods and other climate-related disasters cost Vietnam an estimated 1 to 1.5 per cent of GDP annually.

Farmers in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province worry a planned 600-megawatt LNG power plant could increase water shortages and air pollution in an area already facing recurring drought.

This week in ASEAN, energy transition remained in focus as the Bonn climate talks highlighted a push for a global electrification target ahead of COP31, raising attention on ASEAN’s grid development and renewable energy investment needs.

Taiwan recently released the latest National Electricity Supply and Demand Report, substantially revising upward its electricity demand forecast in response to continued semiconductor manufacturing expansion and the rapid development of AI data centers.

60% of ASEAN oil imports come from the Middle East. Indonesia spends USD 2–3B annually on biodiesel subsidies while Malaysia's Solar ATAP replaces NEM—but conflicting carbon tax and gas subsidy signals remain.

Keir Starmer promised more for developing countries and a grown-up approach on climate and China. His abrupt exit holds lessons far beyond Britain.

This week in ASEAN, energy security emerged as a key challenge for the region. The IEA warned that Southeast Asia’s $160 billion fossil fuel import bill may become the new normal, underscoring the need for stronger grids and diversified energy supplies.