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October 22, 2025
Vietnam’s motorbike ban could hit thousands of jobs, Japan’s industry groups warn
Vietnam’s plan to ban fuel-powered motorbikes in central Hanoi has triggered alarm among Japanese manufacturers, who say the policy could trigger mass layoffs and bankruptcy.
October 21, 2025Southeast Asia eyes SMRs: Singapore evaluates feasibility, Vietnam seeks private sector partners
Singapore is taking cautious but concrete steps toward evaluating nuclear energy as part of its future power mix, while Vietnam may bring private companies into its revived nuclear program to accelerate the development of small modular reactors (SMRs).
October 20, 2025Philippines charts carbon credit framework to link with Article 6 of Paris Agreement
The Philippines has issued a framework policy for generating carbon credits in the energy sector. The guidelines align the country with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, paving the way for bilateral and multilateral carbon trading.
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.
October 20, 2025Energy trade in Southeast Asia: The need to address resource nationalism
Resource nationalism can impede energy cooperation in Southeast Asia. ASEAN can use a mix of carrots and sticks to deal with it.
October 17, 2025ASEAN endorses new cooperation frameworks to advance regional connectivity
The ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct. 16, where ministers endorsed three regional cooperation initiatives aimed at strengthening the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).
October 16, 2025Smart grids could save ASEAN $2.3 billion by 2040 if regional links strengthen, Ember finds
Renewable capacity in ASEAN has more than doubled over the past decade, but an investment of up to USD 10.7 billion in smart grids will be needed to meet rising power demand and sustain economic growth, according to Ember.
October 16, 2025Indonesia lifts ban on cross-border carbon trading to boost state revenue
Indonesia has reopened its carbon market to international buyers after a four-year hiatus. President Prabowo Subianto signed a presidential regulation on Oct. 10 allowing the cross-border sale of Indonesian carbon credits.
October 16, 2025Bursa Malaysia forum: ASEAN carbon market lacks awareness but gains momentum
The Bursa Malaysia carbon exchange, established by the Malaysian stock exchange, hosted the ASEAN Carbon Market Forum on Oct. 15 under the theme “Empowering Regional Climate Actions Through the ASEAN Common Carbon Framework.”
October 16, 2025Temasek-backed ABC Impact, DBS, UOB partner on sustainability-linked subscription loan facility
ABC Impact, an impact investing firm backed by Temasek, has partnered with DBS and UOB on a sustainability-linked subscription loan facility.