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To accelerate decarbonization efforts in the power sector, Southeast Asian countries require strategic climate assistance. Therefore, the implementation of projects like the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) is crucial for developing economies.

The power shortage crisis in northern Vietnam last year is still vivid. With the expectation of electricity demand surge, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has implemented various measures to manage power distribution and alleviate the pressure on supply.

The renewable energy sector in the Philippines is experiencing a significant boom. Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation is expected to raise 5.3 billion pesos (about 90.4 million USD), potentially marking the largest renewable energy IPO in the country.

Singapore is planning to expand its data center capacity by more than one-third, aiming to integrate greener facilities to achieve sustainable growth in the energy-intensive industry, according to a state minister overseeing a new roadmap.

Water infrastructure companies from Japan, South Korea, and China are eager to participate in Indonesia's multibillion-dollar project to build a new capital, with the first phase of the relocation set to begin in August.

Malaysia government aims to ensure that 40% of the country’s primary energy mix comes from renewable sources by 2035, according to Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.

Singapore's Energy Market Authority announced its intention to regulate access sharing for critical infrastructure and review plans when owners of significant power assets intend to repurpose their properties.

Prime Minister Abang Johari of Sarawak State of Malaysia led representatives of Sarawak Energy Berhad and other energy companies to attend the Future Energy Asia 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand on May 17 to showcase their energy transition strategies.

The data center boom driven by the technology industry has attracted other sectors to join the fray. Among them, Thailand's energy company B.Grimm Power plans to leverage its renewable energy advantages to seek partners, while Thai real estate developer C

Tech giant Microsoft is demanding that its primary suppliers use 100% renewable energy by 2030. This move underscores the pressure stemming from the company's significant expansion of data centers, which has led to a surge in carbon emissions.