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December 24, 2025
Japan’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.
November 04, 2025Taiwan outlines energy rules for data centers, facilities over 5 MW to face efficiency reviews
Taiwan’s new rules, which take effect on November 5, mandate that large-scale data centers consuming 5 MW or more obtain approval for their energy-use plans before construction.
October 21, 2025Southeast Asia eyes SMRs: Singapore evaluates feasibility, Vietnam seeks private sector partners
Singapore is taking cautious but concrete steps toward evaluating nuclear energy as part of its future power mix, while Vietnam may bring private companies into its revived nuclear program to accelerate the development of small modular reactors (SMRs).
September 16, 2025Race to green data centers: Three low-carbon trends as AI reaches GW scale
As AI advances rapidly, power demand from data centers is rising sharply. Combined with the growing pressure on businesses to meet net-zero targets, existing energy infrastructure is struggling to keep up.
August 22, 2025IAEA maps out 5-stage plan for first nuclear plant: Which two ASEAN countries lead?
The IEA hosted the second session of its Southeast Asia Nuclear Dialogue series, inviting John Haddad, Head of Nuclear Infrastructure Development at the IAEA, to share the conditions and processes involved in developing nuclear power plants.