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March 24, 2026
What local costs lie behind Indonesia’s big EV dreams?
Two upcoming projects aim to push the country’s EV industry forward – but without changes to the law, experts fear they could perpetuate local harms.
March 23, 2026Iran war: Indonesia eyes solar-powered EV shift to hedge oil price volatility
Volatile global oil prices triggered by Middle East tensions have reignited discussions in Indonesia over electrifying its transport sector. President Prabowo Subianto said on March 19 that the country would move toward solar-powered electric mobility.
March 23, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines weighs power price intervention; VinFast bets on hybrids as losses mount
Rising energy costs and shifting corporate strategies are reshaping sustainability trends across ASEAN this week.
March 18, 2026Asia races to secure LNG as high oil prices push ASEAN toward coal and crisis measures
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has pushed up global fossil fuel prices. With expectations of tighter supplies, Asian countries that rely heavily on energy imports have begun building up reserves.
March 16, 2026Iran war: Philippines weighs power price Intervention, coal expansion as LNG costs spike
Amid rising energy security concerns across ASEAN, the Philippines is weighing power price intervention and increased coal generation.
March 16, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Indonesia-Singapore green power exports stall; Southeast Asia responds to Iran war energy shock
This week’s ASEAN sustainability developments highlight shifts in energy policy and challenges in regional power cooperation.
March 12, 2026Malaysia shifts EV strategy toward local manufacturing as import tax breaks end
Malaysia is shifting its electric vehicle (EV) strategy toward local manufacturing and technology development, as the government moves beyond earlier policies that relied largely on tax incentives to stimulate EV imports.
March 12, 2026Indonesia’s JETP dilemma: Why the world’s largest climate finance deal struggles to deliver
JETPs are designed to help fast-growing, coal-reliant emerging economies speed up their shift to clean energy. Despite the size of this supposed transfer of wealth,the research indicates that Indonesia’s JETP has delivered very little so far.
March 11, 2026Q&A: What does the Iran war mean for the energy transition and climate action?
The US and Israel’s war on Iran has caused oil and gas prices to soar, with the world now preparing for the possibility of another energy crisis.
March 10, 2026Iran war: Southeast Asia moves to cushion oil shock with subsidies, alternative fuels
International oil prices have swung sharply. After U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on March 9 that the war could soon end, prices quickly retreated but remained near recent highs.