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June 26, 2026
How 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, 2026Three lessons for the world from the fall of another UK prime minister
Keir Starmer promised more for developing countries and a grown-up approach on climate and China. His abrupt exit holds lessons far beyond Britain.
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.
June 23, 2026Malaysia, South Korea launch $169 million bio-CNG plan using palm oil waste
A MYR 700M pipeline of 20+ bio-CNG plants will convert Malaysia's palm oil mill effluent into renewable gas, avoiding 384,000 tonnes CO₂e annually under the first Malaysia-South Korea Article 6.2 deal.
June 23, 2026Prabowo’s nickel state: Indonesia’s search for power
Will the Prabowo administration's agenda of centralisation and state control over the nickel sector build lasting industrial capacity, or be even more extractive?
June 22, 2026Bonn talks: Why COP31’s electrification target matters for ASEAN energy markets
COP31's 35x35 target aims to raise electricity's share of final energy to 35% by 2035. ASEAN electricity demand grew 60% in a decade and needs USD 20B+ annually in grid investment to keep pace.
June 22, 2026How Australia can deliver the secure gas, renewable fuels and battery minerals Asia-Pacific needs
Australia can leverage its vast renewable and fossil fuel resources to form a new energy security alliance, helping fuel-dependent Asia-Pacific nations stabilize their markets amid rising global energy demands and disruptions, an expert says.
June 22, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Region’s energy import costs hit $160 billion; Vietnam expands LNG, renewables projects
This week in ASEAN, energy security emerged as a key challenge for the region. The IEA warned that Southeast Asia’s $160 billion fossil fuel import bill may become the new normal, underscoring the need for stronger grids and diversified energy supplies.
June 19, 2026Southeast Asia is building AI data centers faster than it can recycle or reuse their hardware
AI GPUs are retired after just 10–18 months as operators chase newer chips. Microsoft's Circular Centers hit 90.9% reuse rate, but Southeast Asia's ITAD infrastructure remains underdeveloped.