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Energy, Transport & Building
July 01, 2025
Specter of dams and diversion looms over Southeast Asia’s Salween River
The Salween River, one of Asia’s last free-flowing rivers, supports Indigenous communities and biodiversity across China, Myanmar and Thailand, but faces threats from at least 20 proposed hydropower dams, mainly in Myanmar.
June 30, 2025ASEAN nations accelerate nuclear policy reforms to meet low-carbon demand
As demand for low-carbon electricity continues to surge, ASEAN countries are advancing nuclear-related legislation. The Philippines has recently released a draft framework for commercial nuclear power development.
June 26, 2025Indonesia’s energy transition attracts momentum from sovereign funds
Indonesia is emerging as a promising destination for energy transition investments. Two of the country’s leading sovereign wealth funds have recently reaffirmed their commitment to scaling up investments in clean energy.
June 26, 2025How solar panels and batteries can now run ‘close to 24/365’ in some cities
A few years ago, solar power became the “cheapest electricity in history”, but it still lacked the ability to meet demand 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Since then, there have been significant improvements in the cost and performance of batteries.
June 25, 2025As prices surge, what next for China’s green power certificates?
Energy-intensive businesses now need to green some of their electricity use. Certificates to prove it have shot up in price.
June 24, 2025Israel-Iran conflict: Strait of Hormuz threat raises energy security concerns for Asia
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Iranian authorities have threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy trade. Roughly 80% of oil and gas exported through the strait is destined for Asia.
June 24, 2025Global energy giants bet on Vietnam’s offshore wind: Will 2027 be the turning point?
Vietnam’s offshore wind potential remains largely untapped, and the sector is progressing at a relatively slow pace. Nevertheless, multinational companies from the U.S., Europe, and China continue to express strong confidence in its long-term prospects.
June 23, 2025Malaysia to launch automatic fuel adjustment for electricity tariffs in July
Starting in July, Peninsular Malaysia will implement an Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) mechanism for electricity pricing, replacing the current Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) system.
June 20, 2025Forum highlight: Advancing net zero with virtual power plants, green hydrogen, and carbon removal
To help businesses advance their net-zero transformation, RECCESSARY, a new energy and carbon market media platform, and EnergyOMNI, a net-zero knowledge platform, jointly hosted the New Energy and Carbon Market Business Forum on June 19.
June 20, 2025Is BYD’s acceleration a win for Latin America?
The Chinese electric vehicle giant is bringing affordable prices, cutting-edge technology and an aggressive strategy to the region’s markets.