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April 02, 2026
Iran conflict highlights Vietnam’s energy security and foreign policy vulnerabilities
Vietnam has limited room for manoeuvre on the energy front as supply tightens, but is proactively playing the hand it has been dealt.
April 01, 2026Foxconn integrates nature-based solutions into supply chain with Vietnam mangrove project
Foxconn launched its first overseas NbS project in Vietnam's Quang Ninh Province, targeting measurable carbon sequestration and biodiversity outcomes through a three-year mangrove restoration roadmap. Read the full report on RECCESSARY.
April 01, 2026Vingroup seeks exit from $6.8 billion LNG project as energy risks escalate
Vietnam’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) power project is facing a potential halt, as conglomerate Vingroup moves to abandon its development in favor of renewable energy and battery storage, citing mounting financial risks for both the company and th
April 01, 2026Thailand’s new cabinet faces energy crisis: Can it keep power prices competitive?
Thailand's new cabinet formed March 31 as diesel prices hit USD 210 per barrel. See how the government plans to balance energy cost relief with its DPPA and clean energy agenda.
April 01, 2026War accelerates energy security strategies: How ASEAN can learn from early movers
Over the past month, surging oil prices have pushed Southeast Asia toward a breaking point. As tensions in the Middle East escalate, supply concerns have spread rapidly.
April 01, 2026Energy as a competitive lever: CCET navigates renewable opportunities and constraints in Thailand
Thailand's grid reliability outpaces Vietnam, but renewable access remains self-managed. How CCET is navigating solar, PPAs, and customer decarbonization demands.
March 31, 2026Malaysia set for Southeast Asia’s first clean energy semiconductor-grade polysysilicon plant
Southeast Asia’s first semiconductor-grade polysilicon plant powered by clean energy is set to be built in Sarawak, Malaysia.
March 31, 2026Vietnam revives nuclear power with Russia deal for 2,400 MW plant
Vietnam and Russia signed a deal to build the 2,400 MW Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear plant, reviving a project shelved since 2016. Learn how the deal reshapes Vietnam's energy strategy and Russia's nuclear export ambitions in Southeast Asia.
March 31, 2026Energy as a competitive lever: WHAUP integrates green power and infrastructure for industrial growth
WHAUP integrates solar, storage and utilities across Thai and Vietnamese industrial zones. With DPPA pilots and battery costs falling, here's what manufacturers should watch.
March 31, 2026CBAM 2026 rollout: How companies in Asia can use internal carbon pricing to build a competitive edge
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will come into force in 2026, placing unprecedented compliance pressure on export-oriented companies across Asia.