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June 30, 2026
Why Vietnam needs both concrete and nature to fight floods
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.
June 29, 2026Thailand’s PCB boom: Why renewable power is becoming the next competitive hurdle
Thailand is ASEAN's largest PCB base with THB 200B in investment since 2022, but renewables cover only 3% of power use. DPPA access is limited to data centers, leaving PCB makers reliant on rooftop solar and I-RECs.
June 29, 2026Thailand’s new PDP sets 60% clean power goal as firms seek fairer access to renewables
Thailand's new PDP targets 60% clean electricity by 2050—50% renewables plus 10% SMR. But manufacturers say data centers get priority under the current Utility Green Tariff while established industry waits.
June 29, 2026Thai farmers fear water woes from planned LNG plant
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.
June 26, 2026Taiwan 2026 power outlook: AI drives electricity demand, boosting low carbon opportunities
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.
June 26, 2026How Indonesia, Malaysia can turn energy security responses into long-term resilience
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.
June 25, 2026“Detroit of the East” moves toward green manufacturing: 4 decarbonization challenges facing Taiwanese firms in Thailand
While gaps remain in Thailand's renewable energy supply and sustainability talent pool, the market is steadily maturing, unlocking opportunities in the green transition.
June 25, 2026From CBAM to Scope 3: How Thailand’s electronics, auto supply chains are navigating low-carbon transition
The impact of CBAM is extending beyond steel and aluminum to downstream electronics and automotive supply chains. If indirect emissions from electricity are included by 2030, CBAM costs for Thailand’s primary aluminum could increase by up to 4.45 times.
June 24, 2026Singapore’s energy transition hinges on imported power, emerging technologies: experts
Aurora Energy Research projects Singapore's Indonesian solar imports will cost SGD 240–340/MWh vs SGD 170 in wholesale revenue. REC prices peak near SGD 60 in 2026, then fall below SGD 20 by 2031.
June 24, 2026How can green home features create a win-win for developers and homeowners?
For years, builders and developers have treated “sustainable” homes as someone else’s problem. The new research reveals developers could actually make a bigger profit than they do now from new home builds that include more sustainability features.