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September 17, 2026
Can off-grid EV charging help UK transport withstand climate, energy shocks?
The extreme weather and geopolitical conflicts put the grid under pressure. Building a more resilient transport network and energy system involves developing ways to power off-grid EV charging using renewable energy sources that also make financial sense.
August 31, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Thailand targets 9 GW of SMRs; HCMC plans low-emission zones from 2027
This week in ASEAN, Thailand is weighing a major expansion of nuclear power, with its new power development plan targeting 9 GW of small modular reactors (SMRs) by 2050 and potentially opening the sector to private investment.
August 28, 2026Ho Chi Minh City plans low-emission zones from 2027, targets full vehicle transition by 2040
Following Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City is also moving to introduce low-emission zones, with a phased rollout set to begin in July 2027. Vehicles that fail to meet emissions standards will face gradually tighter restrictions in the city center. The city aims to
August 18, 2026Indonesia launches Molinas to build homegrown electric motorcycle ecosystem
Indonesia is preparing to roll out Molinas, a homegrown electric motorcycle initiative designed to build an entirely domestic ecosystem — from vehicle manufacturing and batteries to charging infrastructure and after-sales services.
August 18, 2026Captive coal threatens Indonesia’s bid to become global EV battery hub
Nickel-driven captive coal is fuelling Indonesia's EV ambitions. As global carbon rules loom, experts urge the government to act quickly to remain competitive.
August 13, 2026Nickel expansion puts Indonesia’s biodiversity goals under pressure, study finds
Researchers say protecting the most important biodiversity and carbon areas could substantially reduce environmental risks, but doing so could also constrain nickel supply.
August 03, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines unveils $1 billion EV incentives, EU ETS adds pressure on Asian airlines
This week in ASEAN, the Philippines unveiled a USD 1 billion incentive programme to accelerate domestic EV manufacturing, while the EU’s proposed expansion of its ETS signaled rising carbon compliance costs for Asian airlines and exporters.
July 31, 2026Philippines launches $1 billion EV scheme to join ASEAN manufacturing race
Philippines' EVIS offers up to 40% capex co-funding and PHP 200,000 per locally built EV. EV sales rose 132.7% in H1 2026, but manufacturing investment still trails Thailand and Indonesia sharply.
July 27, 2026Vingroup aims to generate 4.5 million carbon credits from EVs, charging network
Vingroup is registering EV and charging carbon credits under Gold Standard and VCS, targeting 4.5 million credits by 2029. Vietnam's domestic ETS launched with 511M tCO2e in allowances across three sectors.
July 24, 2026Thailand plans $712 million EV subsidy as Chinese brands reshape auto market
Thailand is considering a major expansion of electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, with a proposed package worth about 24 billion baht (roughly USD 712.2 million). The plan is expected to support the replacement of up to 80,000 commercial vehicles.