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April 29, 2025
TNB doubles investment to $9.8 billion to push Malaysia’s energy transition
Malaysia’s national energy company, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), is significantly expanding its renewable energy investments, raising its capital expenditure (capex) to RM42.9 billion (about USD 9.8 billion)—double its previous plan.
April 24, 2025Indonesia bets on ‘reuse’ to curb plastic waste, build a circular economy
Indonesia is promoting “reuse” as a key solution to its plastic waste crisis, with civil society and the Ministry of Environment launching a “reuse road map” to mainstream practices like refilling and returning containers.
April 24, 2025Philippines fights extreme heat with early school holidays, remote learning
To cope with extreme heat driven by climate change, the Philippines has taken decisive steps to protect its students, including starting school vacations earlier this year.
April 23, 2025Why U.S. tariffs on Chinese solar firms could benefit Malaysia’s developers
Industry insiders in Malaysia report that rising costs have made it increasingly difficult for China-backed solar manufacturers to maintain operations. However, the new duties are unlikely to affect local manufacturers.
April 22, 2025U.S. to imposes record-high tariffs on solar imports from Southeast Asia
The U.S. has announced steep anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar products from four Southeast Asian countries. Cambodia faces the highest tariffs, which exceed 3,500 percent and are considered among the most significant increases in history.
April 21, 2025Vietnam identifies over 1,000 GW of wind potential in exclusive economic zone
With over 3,000 kilometers of coastline, Vietnam holds significant potential for wind power generation. On April 18, Vietnamese authorities released a new report estimating the country’s wind power potential within its exclusive economic zone.
April 18, 2025Trump's tariffs threaten growth for Southeast Asia’s clean energy startups
U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have sparked concern across the clean energy industry. For fledgling startups in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam, the resulting disruption to global supply chains could be the final straw.
April 17, 2025Vietnam approves $136 billion power plan to expand renewables, nuclear energy
Vietnam officially approved a revised version of its National Power Development Plan (PDP8) on April 15, allocating $136.3 billion by 2030 to strengthen long-term energy security.
April 16, 2025Vietnam eyes 30% carbon offset cap to ease corporate burden
Vietnam is set to launch a pilot carbon credit trading scheme this year, with regulations still under development regarding the percentage of emissions that businesses can offset using carbon credits.
April 16, 2025Trump’s tariffs could drive Southeast Asia closer to China, expert says
When Donald Trump pulled back on his plan to impose eye-watering tariffs on trading partners across the world, there was one key exception: China.