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June 05, 2025
Vietnam's grid under pressure as heatwaves drive up electricity demand
A nationwide spike in electricity usage, driven by ongoing heatwaves in northern and central Vietnam, set a new all-time high on the afternoon of June 2. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an urgent directive to ensure stability.
June 05, 2025How global EV nickel demand is polluting Indonesia’s indigenous communities
Investigations by environmental groups revealed dangerous heavy metal contamination, deforestation and violations of environmental laws, linking the mining operations to politically exposed persons and global electric vehicle supply chains.
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 02, 2025Op-Ed: China’s green “overcapacity” is the climate solution the world asked for
China’s green surge offers a historic chance to meet global climate goals – if the world chooses to collaborate, writes Erik Solheim
May 27, 2025Are U.S. tariffs a threat or opportunity for ASEAN’s energy transition?
After U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on select imports this April, ASEAN countries swiftly launched negotiations in a bid to cushion the blow.
May 23, 2025Decommissioning offshore wind is a looming ecological challenge
Wind turbines are becoming taller and more powerful. But as it puts up these mammoth structures, the wind industry is also starting to think about how to take down the older turbines.
May 22, 2025Waste-to-energy in Australia: how it works, where new incinerators could go, and how they stack up
Every year, Australia buries millions of tonnes of waste in landfills. But these sites are filling fast, recycling has its own limitations, and most waste export is banned. So councils and state governments are looking for alternatives.
May 22, 2025Southeast Asia emerges as key clean energy investment hub, report finds
Southeast Asian countries are increasingly seen as promising markets for clean energy, attracting substantial public investments from China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia, according to a new report released on May 20.
May 21, 2025Gas Malaysia invests first biomethane injection hub to to decarbonize industry
Gas Malaysia Bhd has unveiled Malaysia’s first centralized biomethane injection station, aiming to begin full operations in the second half of 2025.
May 20, 2025CATL targets global expansion with $5.3 billion Hong Kong listing
China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 20, aiming to raise up to USD 5.3 billion.