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Joint missile strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have triggered a sharp escalation in geopolitical risk, with Tehran moving to shut down the Strait of Hormuz—a vital chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of global oil shipments.

Delta Electronics’ latest earnings underscore a structural shift. AI-driven electricity demand is now the company’s core growth engine, fundamentally reshaping both its revenue mix and energy strategy.

The mandatory rooftop solar requirement for large buildings in Taiwan will take effect this August. Authorities estimate the measure could add around 660 MW of installed capacity each year.

With clean energy projects no longer needing to be bundled with energy storage, companies are finding new opportunities at home and abroad.

This week’s ASEAN sustainability roundup highlights developments in energy storage, green transport, and renewable fuels.

Taiwan and the U.S. have recently concluded tariff negotiations, with Taiwan securing a 15% non-stacking tariff rate. As part of the agreement, Taiwanese companies committed to independently invest USD 250 billion in the U.S.

This week’s ASEAN sustainability highlights cover clean energy investment, ESG transformation in electronics, and the accelerating EV supply chain.

The Philippine government is moving to finalize the framework for its first offshore wind auction, as it seeks to keep projects on track and reduce execution risks.

ACWA Power is investing USD 200 million in clean power in the Philippines as it expands across Southeast Asia.

The long-awaited draft of Taiwan’s phase 3-3 offshore wind zonal development introduces major shifts from phases 3-1 and 3-2—relaxing localization rules and ending zero-dollar bidding.