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September 15, 2025
Vietnam’s new energy resolution backs renewables, two-part electricity tariff
Vietnam is doubling down on its energy ambitions, with the Communist Party’s Politburo issuing a new resolution that underscores energy as the foundation of economic growth. The resolution calls for boosting installed generation capacity while lifting the
September 12, 2025Lee Jae-myung backs renewables, signals pause on new nuclear projects
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Sept. 11 used his 100th-day press conference to reaffirm his push for renewable energy development, while hinting he would not support building new nuclear plants.
September 12, 2025Q&A: A ‘holistic’ approach to the long-awaited ASEAN Power Grid
Matthew David Wittenstein of the UN ESCAP talks about how regional power connectivity can move forward in a fair and sustainable way
September 11, 2025ASEAN biofuels poised for export, but policy gaps cloud outlook
ASEAN nations see strong potential in developing bioenergy, with opportunities to export to markets such as Europe and boost trade revenues.
September 10, 2025Indonesia prioritizes gas over renewables to meet power demand surge
Indonesia’s state electricity company PLN is betting big on natural gas as a “bridging fuel” ahead of a big buildup of renewables.
September 09, 2025Singapore extends EV incentives, cuts hybrid car subsidies
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction, Singapore has revised its incentive schemes to further accelerate adoption. The EEAI and the VES will be extended, but rebates for hybrid cars will be removed.
September 09, 2025PTTEP approves Thailand’s first CCS project with $320 million investment
PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has reached the final investment decision (FID) on Carbon Capture and Storage Project (CCS) at the Arthit gas field. This milestone marks Thailand’s first CCS development, paving the way for the technology to play a
September 08, 2025Thailand’s new PM vows to cut energy costs, taps ex-PTT chief
Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul was officially sworn in as Thailand’s prime minister on September 7. In his inaugural address, he emphasized that lowering household energy expenses will be one of his top policy priorities. Ahead of the ceremo
September 05, 2025Boeing pilots ocean carbon removal in Sarawak to advance net-zero
Malaysia has long been a key base for Boeing in the Asia-Pacific, producing commercial aircraft components. Now, Sarawak will also serve as a testbed for new carbon removal solutions.
September 04, 2025U.S. threatens tariffs to block global shipping carbon tax
The United States is pushing back against a global carbon pricing plan for the shipping sector, threatening retaliatory measures—including tariffs, port levies, and visa restrictions—against countries that support it. The move risks fragmenting regulatory