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AI's energy and water demands are pushing data centers into the ocean. See how Microsoft, China, Japan & Singapore are testing underwater and floating facilities.

Laos's 2026-2030 investment plan prioritizes AI, data centers and renewable energy, leveraging its hydropower resources. EV sales are also rising as fuel shortages push adoption toward a 30% target by 2030.

Indonesia is preparing to roll out Molinas, a homegrown electric motorcycle initiative designed to build an entirely domestic ecosystem — from vehicle manufacturing and batteries to charging infrastructure and after-sales services.

Nickel-driven captive coal is fuelling Indonesia's EV ambitions. As global carbon rules loom, experts urge the government to act quickly to remain competitive.

Companies can, in theory, appear to cut the carbon footprint of their supply chains in half simply by changing how they calculate emissions, according to a new paper.

This week in ASEAN, Singapore advanced plans to import 900 MW of renewable power from Malaysia. Meanwhile, Thailand is considering financial guarantees and higher power tariffs for data center developers to safeguard power supplies.

As the country walks a tightrope between growth and environmental impact, decarbonizing its petrochemicals industry is a key challenge.

Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is considering requiring data center developers to post a guarantee and pay higher electricity tariffs to safeguard power supplies and prevent the sector’s rapid expansion from driving up household electricity

Researchers say protecting the most important biodiversity and carbon areas could substantially reduce environmental risks, but doing so could also constrain nickel supply.

Taiwan targets 24.7–27.9 GW offshore wind by 2039, raising its annual goal from 1.5 to 2 GW to meet surging AI and semiconductor electricity demand—though port capacity and supply chain gaps remain key hurdles.