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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.

Hanoi will launch a pilot low-emission zone (LEZ) on July 1, aiming to curb air pollution, ease congestion, and accelerate the transition to green mobility by restricting petrol-powered motorcycles and certain high-emission vehicles in central areas.

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

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.

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.

The Middle East conflict has triggered a shortage of helium—a byproduct of natural gas—raising concerns among global automakers over potential disruptions to semiconductor manufacturing and higher vehicle production costs.

Volatile global oil prices triggered by Middle East tensions have reignited discussions in Indonesia over electrifying its transport sector. President Prabowo Subianto said on March 19 that the country would move toward solar-powered electric mobility.

V-Green, the charging infrastructure arm of Vingroup, announced on March 18 that it will invest $400 million this year to deploy 99 renewable-powered fast-charging stations along highways across Vietnam, aiming to meet long-distance travel demand.

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast, listed in the United States, reported widening annual losses despite a sharp increase in vehicle deliveries. The company said it aims to sell up to 300,000 electric vehicles this year.

Rising oil prices could strengthen the appeal of electric vehicles (EVs) in Southeast Asia, particularly as expanding renewable energy capacity continues to push electricity costs lower, economists at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.