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September 04, 2026
2026 Energy & Carbon Forum explores how AI is reshaping power, sustainability and the net-zero race
EnergyOMNI and RECCESSARY jointly hosted the 2nd "2026 Comprehensive Energy Development & Carbon Quest For The Future" Forum from August 20 to 21, exploring how AI is reshaping energy, sustainability and the net-zero race.
September 03, 2026Indonesia turns to private capital for hydropower expansion, but 5 investment risks loom
Indonesia plans to add 11.7 GW of hydropower by 2034, with private developers set to build 262 of 315 projects. Experts outline 5 key risks—from bundled procurement to land disputes—investors should assess before entering the market.
September 02, 2026Singapore leads data center financing as investment spreads across Southeast Asia
Equity funding for Southeast Asia’s data center sector is heavily concentrated in Singapore, with five Singapore-headquartered companies accounting for 98% of the total raised.
August 31, 2026Why China’s petrochemical push in Indonesia challenges its green ambitions
China is pouring investment into Indonesia’s petrochemical industry. But will its stricter environmental standards at home apply abroad?
August 31, 2026Taiwan expands access to community power projects, but incentives still fall short
Taiwan is easing rules for community power projects, but subsidies cover just 5% of rooftop solar costs. Experts point to financing gaps, red tape and low public awareness as key barriers to residential renewable energy adoption.
August 31, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Thailand targets 9 GW of SMRs; HCMC plans low-emission zones from 2027
This week in ASEAN, Thailand is weighing a major expansion of nuclear power, with its new power development plan targeting 9 GW of small modular reactors (SMRs) by 2050 and potentially opening the sector to private investment.
August 28, 2026Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zones from 2027, targets full vehicle transition by 2040
Following Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City is also moving to introduce low-emission zones, with a phased rollout set to begin in July 2027. Vehicles that fail to meet emissions standards will face gradually tighter restrictions in the city center. The city aims to
August 27, 2026Can REDD+ deliver for Indigenous communities in the Philippines?
REDD+ aims to protect 40,000 hectares of Iraya forest in Mindoro, Philippines, but carbon revenue remains unresolved. Read the full report.
August 26, 2026Thailand eyes 9 GW of SMRs by 2050 as private investment comes into play
Thailand is expected to release a draft of its new Power Development Plan (PDP) in September. All four options currently under consideration include small modular reactors (SMRs) in the country’s future power mix, with installed capacity targeted to reach
August 24, 2026Why climate capital is failing to reach Indonesia’s captive coal plants
Exploring why energy transition capital is currently being blocked from reaching the country’s captive power plants – and what to do about it.