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November 02, 2026
Google invests $160 million in Malaysia water infrastructure
Google announced on Nov. 2 that it will provide USD 160 million to develop shared water infrastructure in Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan state, supporting its planned data center operations and expanding local water supply.
October 06, 2026Grid access barriers are holding back renewable energy in Asia
Asian governments are accelerating electrification, expanding renewable energy, and investing in power grids, while fast-growing electricity demand from AI data centers and manufacturing industries is putting additional pressure on already burdened power
May 08, 2026Energy crisis forces lean ASEAN Summit, accelerates regional power and oil cooperation
ASEAN member states convened their ministerial and leaders’ meetings this year in Cebu, Philippines, where economic ministers pledged to continue advancing the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).
January 15, 2026ASEAN power grid secures LTMS-PIP 2.0 deal to expand Laos-to-Singapore power exports
The ASEAN Power Grid’s only existing multilateral electricity trading scheme has finally secured a new agreement. Malaysia’s TNB announced on Jan. 14 that the second phase of the LTMS-PIP 2.0 has been formally signed.
December 11, 2025Philippines uses ASEAN Chair to drive cross-border subsea cables, grid connectivity
The Philippines, which has taken over the ASEAN chairmanship, plans to strengthen regional grid interconnections and accelerate work on the ASEAN Power Grid (APG). The Department of Energy (DOE) aims to release a policy framework in January 2026.
November 25, 2025Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia plan trilateral data center with Green Super Grid
Indonesia plans to build a trilateral data center with Singapore and Malaysia, aiming to establish interconnected facilities supported by a “Green Super Grid” developed by state utility PLN.
November 18, 2025Medco Power targets Indonesia’s first renewable electricity export to Singapore
Indonesia’s power producer Medco Power Indonesia plans to export 600 MW of solar power to Singapore by 2028, a project that would mark Indonesia’s first-ever renewable electricity export and set a new milestone in regional power market liberalization.
November 07, 2025ASEAN’s energy leap: Two key agreements reshape regional power grid, spotlight shifts to energy storage
At the ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised the strong regional consensus on advancing energy cooperation. He noted that leadership support extended beyond energy ministers.
October 17, 2025ASEAN endorses new cooperation frameworks to advance regional connectivity
The ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 16, where ministers endorsed three regional cooperation initiatives aimed at strengthening the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).
June 05, 2025Singapore, Philippines forge regional renewable energy partnership
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made his first official visit to the Philippines on June 4, meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The two leaders pledged to advance the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) and promote sustainable economic development.