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June 29, 2026
ASEAN Weekly: COP31 electrification target spotlights power grids; Malaysia, South Korea develop bio-CNG
This week in ASEAN, energy transition remained in focus as the Bonn climate talks highlighted a push for a global electrification target ahead of COP31, raising attention on ASEAN’s grid development and renewable energy investment needs.
June 26, 2026Taiwan 2026 power outlook: AI drives electricity demand, boosting low carbon opportunities
Taiwan recently released the latest National Electricity Supply and Demand Report, substantially revising upward its electricity demand forecast in response to continued semiconductor manufacturing expansion and the rapid development of AI data centers.
June 26, 2026How 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, 2026“Detroit of the East” moves toward green manufacturing: 4 decarbonization challenges facing Taiwanese firms in Thailand
While gaps remain in Thailand's renewable energy supply and sustainability talent pool, the market is steadily maturing, unlocking opportunities in the green transition.
June 25, 2026From CBAM to Scope 3: How Thailand’s electronics, auto supply chains are navigating low-carbon transition
The impact of CBAM is extending beyond steel and aluminum to downstream electronics and automotive supply chains. If indirect emissions from electricity are included by 2030, CBAM costs for Thailand’s primary aluminum could increase by up to 4.45 times.
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?