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May 04, 2026
ASEAN Weekly: Indonesia backs large-scale solar plan; Thailand rooftop solar reform expands household access
Southeast Asia’s sustainability agenda this week focused on progress in energy transition policies.
April 28, 2026Thailand targets 300,000 new EVs with tax cuts, expanded taxi trade-in scheme
Thailand's Ministry of Transport is proposing an 80% annual vehicle tax cut for new factory-built EVs and expanding the trade-in scheme to taxi fleets—targeting 300,000 additional EVs.
April 27, 2026Can Malaysia localize its EV supply chain while sustaining market growth?
Malaysia's EV registrations hit 4,352 units in February 2026—up 58%—but local content sits at just 20–30% versus Thailand's 40% requirement. BYD is reconsidering its assembly plans after MITI imposed an 80% export quota and MYR 100,000 price floor.
April 15, 2026Thailand, Taiwan align in EV supply chain as AI-defined vehicles reshape industry
As AI-defined vehicles reshape the automotive industry, Thailand's assembly scale and 850,000-strong workforce are aligning with Taiwan's software and integration strengths.
April 13, 2026Q&A: As Thailand bets on EVs, what will happen to the spent batteries?
In 2020, Thai authorities announced that they would endeavour to make Thailand a regional electric vehicle (EV) hub in just five years. True enough, by 2025, Chinese EV manufacturing companies had made the country a solid base. This was epitomised by BYD
April 02, 2026Fuel shock drives EV surge across Asia-Pacific, Thailand commercial uptake set to rise
Thailand's BEV market is on track for 120,000 units in 2026 as fuel volatility accelerates commercial EV adoption. Chinese manufacturers intensify Southeast Asia push.
April 01, 2026Vingroup seeks exit from $6.8 billion LNG project as energy risks escalate
Vietnam’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) power project is facing a potential halt, as conglomerate Vingroup moves to abandon its development in favor of renewable energy and battery storage, citing mounting financial risks for both the company and th
March 30, 2026From cost pressures to clean power: Thai businesses rethink energy strategy
As fuel and electricity prices climb, businesses across Thailand are reassessing their energy strategies, stepping up investments in rooftop solar, electrifying transport fleets, and improving energy efficiency.
March 30, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines declares energy emergency; Thailand warns of power price surge
This week in ASEAN sustainability developments reflect rising energy risks and policy responses to volatile fuel markets. The Philippines has declared a nationwide energy emergency as potential fuel shortages threaten aviation and transport operations.
March 27, 2026Are electric vehicles a green window of opportunity for ASEAN countries?
EV-related industries hold out substantial promise, but ASEAN countries must be clear-eyed about the opportunities, complexities, and risks.