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April 09, 2026
Semiconductor industry backs nuclear restart: Can nuclear, renewables coexist?
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (賴清徳) has recently proposed restarting the No. 2 and No. 3 nuclear power plants, placing the island, which had been moving toward a nuclear-free future, back at an energy crossroads.
March 24, 2026U.S.-Japan $73 billion energy pact faces viability questions over SMR, gas projects
Analysts in Japan have cautioned that the structure of the deals could leave Japanese companies exposed to unfavorable contract terms.
March 02, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Thai firms rank S&P sustainability Top 1%; Philippines advances nuclear roadmap
This week in ASEAN, sustainability developments range from corporate performance rankings to energy policy shifts. Thai companies gained stronger global visibility in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2026, with 13 firms achieving Top 1% CSA rankings.
February 02, 2026Taiwan-U.S. tariffs spur 250-billion-dollar investment, opening new energy cooperation beyond oil and gas
Taiwan and the U.S. have recently concluded tariff negotiations, with Taiwan securing a 15% non-stacking tariff rate. As part of the agreement, Taiwanese companies committed to independently invest USD 250 billion in the U.S.
December 24, 2025Japan’s $1.34 billion clean power subsidy to cover up to 50% of capex, data centers included
Japan will deploy JPY 210 billion (USD 1.34 billion) in subsidies to support companies that rely entirely on decarbonized electricity, with support covering up to 50% of capital expenditure, government officials said on Monday.
December 24, 2025IEA sees SMRs reshaping nuclear economics, unlocking private capital by 2050
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), a media company backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, recently announced its entry into the nuclear fusion sector, reigniting debate over whether nuclear power could emerge as a backbone energy source.
December 22, 2025How Hanoi plans to curb air pollution with electric buses, taxis by 2030
Hanoi is stepping up efforts to fully transition to green transportation by 2030, with the city government pledging to expand low-carbon public bus services and roll out supporting measures.
December 18, 2025Taiwan opens first hydrogen station: Can it match gasoline’s convenience?
CPC’s Nanzi hydrogen station in Kaohsiung and Linde LienHwa’s demonstration hydrogen station in Tainan are launched on Dec. 12, marking a new chapter for hydrogen-powered transportation in Taiwan.
December 10, 2025Taiwan reassesses nuclear options as global experts highlight new SMR pathways
New reactor designs promise safer, smaller systems, but questions remain as Taiwan weighs its next steps.
December 09, 2025Japan exits Vietnam nuclear plant project, setting Korea up as leading contender
Vietnam’s plan to revive nuclear power has hit turbulence after Japan withdrew from the Ninh Thuan 2 project, citing an overly compressed construction schedule. The exit raises fresh concerns over Vietnam’s already strained power supply outlook.