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March 05, 2026
Qatar LNG shutdown raises energy price risks across Asia
After Iran attacked energy exporter Qatar and forced a halt to liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, Singapore’s Energy Market Authority warned the Middle East tensions could drive up local electricity prices. The disruption is already rippling across A
February 25, 2026How Thailand and Vietnam’s power reforms will reshape corporate energy strategy
AI-led data center investments and Southeast Asia’s manufacturing boom are intensifying corporate concerns over power supply security and electricity prices. Thailand and Vietnam are both preparing to roll out new power sector policies in 2026.
December 17, 2025Singapore emerges as Southeast Asia’s dominant green startup hub: Report
Singapore leads Southeast Asia in the number of green startups, with 494 companies accounting for around 45% of the regional total—far surpassing second- and third-ranked Indonesia and Malaysia.
December 09, 2025Japan exits Vietnam nuclear plant project, setting Korea up as leading contender
Vietnam’s plan to revive nuclear power has hit turbulence after Japan withdrew from the Ninh Thuan 2 project, citing an overly compressed construction schedule. The exit raises fresh concerns over Vietnam’s already strained power supply outlook.
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.
October 23, 2025With IMO carbon pricing on hold, which fuel will lead shipping’s transition?
The delay in carbon pricing offers shipping companies a brief policy breather. Still, with decarbonization on track, the industry must decide how to move forward on alternative fuels.
October 20, 2025Malaysia’s energy commission eyes battery storage to flatten ‘duck curve’
The rapid growth of renewable energy in Malaysia is transforming the nation’s power consumption patterns. Due to the intermittent nature of solar power, the country’s peak electricity demand has shifted to nighttime.
August 29, 2025Carlsberg expands Vietnam brewery with $90 million low-carbon upgrade
Carlsberg Vietnam officially inaugurated its Phu Bai Brewery Expansion Project on Aug. 26, marking the completion of a major upgrade that integrates high-efficiency, low-carbon technology.
August 04, 2025Urban green transition gains momentum in Vietnam’s major hubs
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are taking the lead in advancing green transport. Ho Chi Minh City plans to build a battery recycling center for electric vehicles (EVs), aiming to become a key player in the global green economy supply chain. Meanwhile, Hanoi i
July 22, 2025Japan’s nuclear comeback unshaken despite ruling coalition’s loss
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition suffered a defeat in the recent national election. However, with broad cross-party support for nuclear energy, Japan’s direction toward nuclear revival is unlikely to change.