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Energy, Transport & Building
August 07, 2025
Coastal communities bear the brunt of Thailand’s LNG boom
Experts call for tighter regulations as Rayong’s environment and fisherfolk pay the price for country’s shift to ‘transition’ fuel.
August 06, 2025Malaysia turns to domestic market to revive solar manufacturing
In response to the U.S. government's reciprocal tariff measures under the Trump administration, Malaysia is urging its solar industry to pivot and expand the domestic market.
August 05, 2025Thailand’s Banpu Power expands U.S. market with battery storage facility
Thailand’s energy major Banpu Power has announced plans to establish a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in the United States, aiming to tap into the soaring power demand driven by data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
August 05, 2025IEA: Renewables will be world’s top power source ‘by 2026’
Renewable energy will overtake coal to become the world’s top source of electricity “by 2026 at the latest”, according to new forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
August 05, 2025Indonesia approves Thorcon’s first nuclear power plant site evaluation plan
Indonesia takes key step toward first nuclear plant. Thorcon International, nuclear technology developer has received official approval for the Kelasa site evaluation plan and the site evaluation management system plan from the nuclear regulator.
August 05, 2025Germany advances plans for world's first fusion power plant in “High-Tech Agenda”
The German government has fleshed out how it intends to build the world’s first nuclear fusion reactor in a “High-Tech Agenda”, which also sets ambitious targets for other technologies it considers key for the energy transition.
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
August 01, 2025Taiwan’s 20% tariff triggers solar transition, expert proposes three paths to go global
The White House has unveiled new reciprocal tariffs, placing Taiwan under a tentative 20% rate set to take effect on Aug. 7. While the Taiwanese government stresses the figure is not final and talks remain ongoing.
August 01, 2025Malaysia’s 13th Plan charts low-carbon future with nuclear revival, grid expansion
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on July 31 unveiled a national development roadmap targeting a 35% share of renewable energy in power generation by 2030. The plan also includes interconnecting power grids between Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak to
July 31, 2025Malaysia amends electricity law to boost cross-border power trade
On July 30, Malaysia’s lower house of parliament passed the Electricity Supply Amendment Bill, strengthening regulatory controls over the import and export of electricity. Deputy Minister for Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Akmal Nasrullah Moh