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February 13, 2026
Japan pilots offshore floating AI data center powered by wind, cooled by seawater
Investment demand for data centers in Yokohama is set to surge, including plans for a large-scale floating data center spearheaded by Japanese shipping heavyweight NYK Line in a cross-sector move.
February 05, 2026Asia-Pacific leads energy transition investment as storage, auctions, policy shape 2026: BNEF
Energy storage scale-up, offshore wind auctions, and shifting power roadmaps emerge as key Asia-Pacific transition themes, BNEF says.
February 02, 2026Experts: Will Chinese wind power help or hinder Europe’s climate goals?
The EU and the UK are not on track to meet their 2030 offshore wind targets. At the same time, Chinese wind-turbine manufacturers – who account for more than half of global wind-turbine capacity – are looking to grow their footprint in the EU market.
February 02, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam EV battery chains surge; Saudi firm backs Philippines clean power
This week’s ASEAN sustainability highlights cover clean energy investment, ESG transformation in electronics, and the accelerating EV supply chain.
January 30, 2026Philippines tightens first offshore wind auction rules: Which investors step forward?
The Philippine government is moving to finalize the framework for its first offshore wind auction, as it seeks to keep projects on track and reduce execution risks.
January 07, 2026China’s wind farms can protect migratory birds, if well placed
Wind turbines are key to addressing climate change but should be located away from bird flyways, experts say.
December 24, 2025Korea’s LS Group to invest $17.6 million in Vietnam rare earth magnet supply chain
South Korea’s LS Group announced on Dec. 17 that it will invest in Vietnam’s rare earth sector, committing KRW 25.8 billion (USD 17.6 million) to expand related facilities at its plant in Ho Chi Minh City.
October 07, 2025Thailand could lead ASEAN’s data center race with bolder clean energy goals, Ember says
A new report from the global energy think tank Ember argues that Thailand could set even higher targets, which would strengthen the country’s position in regional data center growth.
August 29, 2025Indigenous communities fear impacts of Cambodian wind projects
Cambodia hopes wind farms can help solve its growing power needs, but opaque plans have left the Bunong people worried for their sacred land.
August 26, 2025Singapore’s Nexif Ratch Energy wins onshore wind bid in Vietnam’s renewable hotspot Gia Lai
Gia Lai Province in central Vietnam has awarded its latest onshore wind power project to Singapore-headquartered renewable energy developer Nexif Ratch Energy.