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February 09, 2026
ASEAN Weekly: Philippines passes energy storage law; Thailand election sidelines climate policy
This week’s ASEAN sustainability roundup highlights developments in energy storage, green transport, and renewable fuels.
February 02, 2026America is falling behind in the global EV race — what will it cost U.S. auto industry?
At the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, Electric vehicles, once framed as the inevitable future of the industry, were no longer the centerpiece. Instead, automakers emphasized hybrids, updated gasoline models and incremental efficiency improvements.
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 28, 2026Kim Long Motor, BYD build commercial EV battery plant as Vietnam EV demand surges
Vietnamese automaker Kim Long Motor (KLM) said on Tuesday it will partner with China’s BYD to develop a USD 130 million battery manufacturing plant for commercial electric vehicles (EVs).
January 26, 2026Explainer: Why gas plays a minimal role in China’s climate strategy
The gas is seen in some countries as a “bridging” fuel to move away from coal use, rapid electrification, uncompetitiveness and supply concerns have suppressed its share in China’s energy mix.
January 19, 2026VinFast launches battery-swap e-scooters, expands charging stations across Vietnam
As major cities such as Hanoi weigh bans on gasoline motorbikes to curb air pollution, Vietnam’s leading EV maker VinFast on Jan. 15 unveiled three new battery-swappable electric scooters.
January 12, 2026Thai Honda debuts first electric motorcycle, targets Vietnam export in 2026
Thai Honda has unveiled its first electric motorcycle in Thailand, following approval under the country’s national EV plan. The model will be produced locally and is slated for export to Vietnam later this year.
January 05, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines tightens power project oversight; Malaysia faces first climate lawsuit
This week in ASEAN, the Philippine government has stepped up oversight of more than 200 power infrastructure projects nationwide, including the Terra Solar project, with its first phase set to start commercial operations in the first quarter. Meanwhile, t
December 31, 2025Vietnam EV taxi operator GSM eyes Hong Kong IPO to fuel regional growth
Vietnamese electric taxi operator Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM), part of the Vingroup group, is assessing the feasibility of a Hong Kong listing. Reuters cited Vingroup as saying that advisory views have suggested a valuation of around USD 20 billion
December 29, 2025Two-way EV charging at scale could stop renewable energy being wasted – here’s how it works
On the Isle of Wight, off England’s south coast, a trial is under way that, in years to come, could help resolve this energy conundrum. It relies on “bidirectional charging” – the idea that electric cars don’t just have to be energy users; they can be ene