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September 23, 2026
Green Fuel Forward expands alliance to support SAF adoption in Asia
Green Fuel Forward (GFF), an initiative launched by GenZero and the World Economic Forum (WEF) in May 2025 to support demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has expanded its partnership structure and added new members as it moves into its next phase
September 14, 2026ASEAN Weekly: AI drives nuclear push in Thailand and Vietnam; Philippines steps up geothermal, waste-to-energy
This week in ASEAN, rising AI power demand is accelerating nuclear energy plans in Thailand and Vietnam, with Thailand planning a 300 MW first SMR project and Vietnam outlining five measures to prepare for nuclear power.
September 09, 2026AI power demand accelerates nuclear energy push in Thailand, Vietnam
Thailand has recently approved a policy framework for small modular reactors (SMRs), with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) set to lead the country’s first project before private-sector participation is considered.
September 02, 2026Singapore leads data center financing as investment spreads across Southeast Asia
Equity funding for Southeast Asia’s data center sector is heavily concentrated in Singapore, with five Singapore-headquartered companies accounting for 98% of the total raised.
August 31, 2026Taiwan expands access to community power projects, but incentives still fall short
Taiwan is easing rules for community power projects, but subsidies cover just 5% of rooftop solar costs. Experts point to financing gaps, red tape and low public awareness as key barriers to residential renewable energy adoption.
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 26, 2026Thailand eyes 9 GW of SMRs by 2050 as private investment comes into play
Thailand is expected to release a draft of its new Power Development Plan (PDP) in September. All four options currently under consideration include small modular reactors (SMRs) in the country’s future power mix, with installed capacity targeted to reach
August 21, 2026Taiwan's energy law amendment passes as revised power generation, storage rules spark debate
Taiwan eases major electricity users' storage rules, but a 5,000 kW threshold leaves 40% of grid demand uncovered.
August 20, 2026Laos bets on AI, data centers and clean energy under new five-year plan
Laos's 2026-2030 investment plan prioritizes AI, data centers and renewable energy, leveraging its hydropower resources. EV sales are also rising as fuel shortages push adoption toward a 30% target by 2030.
August 10, 2026Singapore advances 900 MW of renewable power imports from Malaysia
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Aug. 7 granted conditional approvals to Sembcorp Industries and Malaysian developer Southern Solar Alliance to import renewable electricity from Malaysia.