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June 05, 2025
Singapore, Philippines forge regional renewable energy partnership
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made his first official visit to the Philippines on June 4, meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The two leaders pledged to advance the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) and promote sustainable economic development.
June 04, 2025Thailand’s proposed solar law sparks debate over ministerial powers
The Thai government plans to roll out a new bill to promote the adoption of rooftop solar systems among households. By simplifying procedures and reducing costs, the bill aims to increase public willingness to install rooftop solar.
June 03, 2025AI boom pressures Korea’s next leader to balance nuclear, renewables
As South Korea heads to the polls on June 3 for its presidential election, the two leading candidates’ positions on energy have drawn attention.
June 02, 2025France expands nuclear, green energy cooperation in Southeast Asia
French President Emmanuel Macron recently concluded a multi-country visit to Asia, where energy cooperation—particularly in low-carbon technologies like nuclear—was high on the agenda in meetings with leaders of Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore.
June 02, 2025Malaysia’s Sarawak leads with first local-based sustainability plan
Sarawak, a state in Malaysia, has unveiled the country's first sustainability plan. The framework outlines three core goals, ten strategic thrusts, and 111 action plans, forming the foundation for the state’s transition to net zero.
May 28, 2025Vietnam’s financial sector accelerates ESG adoption
Vietnam’s financial industry is gaining momentum in promoting sustainable development. According to the State Bank of Vietnam, a record 33 financial institutions released sustainability reports in 2024—the highest number to date.
May 28, 2025Community-based biofuels offer ‘sensible’ alternative to palm oil for Indonesia, analysis shows
Indonesia’s current biofuel strategy relies heavily on expanding oil palm plantations to meet its B40 and upcoming B50 biodiesel mandates, which could cause up to $4.72 billion in environmental and social damage.
May 27, 2025ASEAN Summit: Singapore, Malaysia plan to import offshore wind from Vietnam
The standout development in the energy sector at this year’s ASEAN Summit is the progress on multinational power grid collaboration. Representatives have committed to a feasibility study aimed at transporting renewables via subsea cables.
May 27, 2025The shape of a new climate politics emerges as US-China trade war intensifies
Multilateral climate diplomacy looks increasingly defunct. Instead, geopolitics, trade and the power of the state matter more than ever.
May 26, 2025ASEAN Summit opens with focus on tariffs, expansion, and regional power grid
The ASEAN Leaders’ Summit kicked off on May 26, with discussions centered on U.S. tariffs, ASEAN expansion. Host country Malaysia is looking to position the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) as one of the summit’s signature achievements.