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November 18, 2025
Tracking ASEAN’s energy shift: 4 charts on investment trends, clean tech priorities
The IEA projects that energy demand in ASEAN will grow at the second-fastest rate globally over the next decade. However, a significant shortfall in renewable energy investment has emerged as a key barrier to the region’s energy transition.
November 17, 2025Thailand to pilot 2 GW direct PPA for data centers in 2026
As Thailand races to become the next data center hub, the government has approved a direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) scheme with a power generation capacity of 2 gigawatts.
November 17, 2025From 3 to 10 years: Why solar delays are pushing foreign investors out of Taiwan
Taiwan’s solar sector has faced a difficult year. According to data from the Energy Administration of MOEA, only 738 MW of new solar capacity are installed as of August, putting the industry on track for a record low in annual additions.
November 10, 2025ASEAN’s energy leap: State oil giants Petronas, PTT, Pertamina chart paths to net zero
According to Fortune, energy-related companies account for nearly one-third of total revenue among Southeast Asia’s top 500 firms, making the sector a key driver of regional growth.
November 07, 2025ASEAN’s energy leap: Two key agreements reshape regional power grid, spotlight shifts to energy storage
At the ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised the strong regional consensus on advancing energy cooperation. He noted that leadership support extended beyond energy ministers.
November 06, 2025ASEAN’s energy leap: Malaysia hands over chairmanship as Timor-Leste joins, putting regional energy transition to test
After more than a decade, ASEAN has officially welcomed a new member. Timor-Leste, located between Australia and Indonesia, joined this year as ASEAN’s 11th member state.
November 05, 2025Banpu Next, SolarBK expand rooftop solar in Vietnam’s industrial parks
Banpu Next has teamed up with SolarBK and Thai developer Amata to install rooftop solar systems in Long Thanh and Halong industrial parks.
November 04, 2025Singapore to build largest green data center park to drive low-carbon innovation
Singapore has announced plans to build its largest-ever low-carbon data centre park and expand investments in clean energy technologies such as green hydrogen, green ammonia, and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).
October 31, 2025Hydropower replaces diesel in Eastern Indonesia, cutting costs by over 85%
Indonesia is ramping up efforts to replace diesel-fired generators with small hydropower facilities. On Oct. 30, two new power plants in East Nusa Tenggara and West Papua were inaugurated, while another broke ground on the same day.
October 28, 2025Sumitomo expands Vietnam energy portfolio with first hydropower investment
Japan’s trading giant Sumitomo Corporation has made its first investment in hydropower in Vietnam, announcing on October 22 that it has acquired a 49% stake in Mekong Electric Power Engineering and Development JSC.