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October 27, 2026
Singapore expands energy investments, cross-border power trade at SIEW 2026
Singapore is accelerating efforts to diversify its energy supply, announcing new projects in geothermal energy, energy storage, low-carbon technologies and power infrastructure as Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) opened on Oct. 26.
October 20, 2026Can underwater AI data centers solve energy challenges? China's projects raise new concerns
A Chinese firm is deploying data servers to the sea for natural cooling. Experts say more information on their environmental impacts is needed before expansion
October 08, 2026High financing costs hinder Southeast Asia’s energy transition, ASEAN report finds
ASEAN’s energy demand continues to grow, but the region faces an annual investment gap of around USD 405 billion. Renewables currently account for less than 15% of the energy mix, well below the region’s target.
September 21, 2026What can Southeast Asia learn from China’s AI-powered renewables?
The region must strengthen grids and clean energy capacity to incorporate AI for efficiency, experts say. But in China, the technology is no silver bullet for decarbonising energy systems.
September 08, 2026From waste to geothermal: Philippines steps up push for diverse energy sources
The Philippine government is stepping up efforts to diversify its energy mix, with recent progress in both waste-to-energy and geothermal development. It has named 11 companies eligible to bid for waste-to-energy projects, including major conglomerates.
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.
August 05, 2026Indonesia’s captive coal surge exposes loopholes in energy transition plans
Loopholes in energy transition targets have allowed coal to retain a long-term foothold in the Indonesian energy mix.
July 23, 2026Vietnam lifts rooftop solar export cap, opens DPPAs to data centers despite EVN concerns
Vietnam's Decree 243/2026 raises rooftop solar grid exports from 20% to 50% and formally opens DPPA to data centers. EVN warns retailer expansion risks shifting system costs to other grid users.
July 16, 2026Balcony solar could unlock clean energy for Australia’s renters despite legal hurdles
Australia is exploring balcony solar as a way to expand clean energy access for renters and apartment residents. While the technology could cut electricity bills, legal and technical barriers remain.
July 14, 2026Vietnam’s gas projects stall amid investor claims of unbankability and a renewables pivot
The country has bet on reaching 22.5 GW of LNG by 2030, but unbankable contracts and policy gaps have stalled its plans four years to the deadline. In September 2025, Vietnam’s then prime minister, Pham Minh Chinh, joined the country’s wealthiest person,