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August 08, 2025
Rapid development, legal changes put pressure on Vietnam’s forestland
A planned tourism and residential development on Vietnam’s Phú Quốc Island, has led to the forced relocation of 508 households and the clearing of 57.7 hectares (142.5 acres) of forest within Phú Quốc National Park.
August 07, 2025Vietnam's energy transition at risk without policy reform
Vietnam’s energy transition is anchored in three core policy frameworks: the National Power Development Plan (PDP8), Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA), and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP).
August 07, 2025Analysis: Trump’s tariffs could cut just 0.3% from global CO2 emissions in 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs might only shave 0.3% off global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions this year, according to Carbon Brief analysis.
August 07, 2025Coastal 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 06, 2025Clean energy as smart economics: Renewables redefine tech industry edge
Renewable energy has shifted from climate rhetoric to economic reality, becoming a central pillar of global electricity supply and a prerequisite for business competitiveness.
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.