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January 02, 2026
Three forces set to shape Thailand’s renewable energy investment path
Thailand is set to hold a general election in February, prompting industry watchers to closely monitor how the next government will advance climate-related policies. Looking ahead to 2026, three key factors are expected to shape the country’s renewable en
December 29, 2025Vietnam secures €76 million AFD funding for first pumped-storage hydropower project
Vietnam’s first pumped-storage hydropower project has secured backing from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and a group of international financial institutions.
December 24, 2025Korea’s LS Group to invest $17.6 million in Vietnam rare earth magnet supply chain
South Korea’s LS Group announced on Dec. 17 that it will invest in Vietnam’s rare earth sector, committing KRW 25.8 billion (USD 17.6 million) to expand related facilities at its plant in Ho Chi Minh City.
December 24, 2025IEA sees SMRs reshaping nuclear economics, unlocking private capital by 2050
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), a media company backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, recently announced its entry into the nuclear fusion sector, reigniting debate over whether nuclear power could emerge as a backbone energy source.
December 23, 2025Vietnam's Vinh Long in talks with Sembcorp on renewables, eco-industrial parks
Vietnam’s Vinh Long province is in talks with Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries on potential investments in renewable energy and an eco-industrial park.
December 18, 2025Taiwan opens first hydrogen station: Can it match gasoline’s convenience?
CPC’s Nanzi hydrogen station in Kaohsiung and Linde LienHwa’s demonstration hydrogen station in Tainan are launched on Dec. 12, marking a new chapter for hydrogen-powered transportation in Taiwan.
December 16, 2025Google signs solar PPA with Shizen Energy to power Malaysia data centers carbon-free
Japanese renewable energy developer Shizen Energy announced on Dec. 15 that it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with U.S. technology giant Google to develop a 29.9 MW solar photovoltaic project in Malaysia.
December 12, 2025ASEAN Weekly: Sarawak advances Borneo Power Grid; Saudi Sovereign Fund develops global south carbon credits
This week’s major ASEAN energy developments include Malaysia’s Sarawak state officially launching cross-state power transmission to Sabah, laying the groundwork for the future export of up to 1 GW of green electricity to Singapore.
December 10, 2025IEA warns Southeast Asia may remain green hydrogen consumer as only 6% of capacity advances
If Southeast Asia’s hydrogen development continues at its current pace, the region risks remaining a consumer rather than becoming a producer, experts say.
December 09, 2025For fossil fuel-dependent islands, ocean thermal energy offers a lifeline
Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is gaining renewed attention as a reliable, 24/7 clean-energy option for tropical islands, with a pilot project in the Canary Islands showcasing its potential and building on small-scale tests in Japan and Hawai‘i.