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The Vietnamese government’s recent decree promotes self-consumption rooftop solar power, but unclear regulations complicate the application process for investors.

The effects of the U.S. increasing tariffs on four Southeast Asian countries have become apparent, with Chinese companies in Vietnam's solar sector being forced to cut production and lay off workers.

But the ‘hardware’ of energy infrastructure must be accompanied by just and inclusive approaches, write two energy analysts.

The Asia Low Emission Strategic Partnership (ALP) recently held its annual exchange forum in Taiwan, where Thailand’s Siam Cement Group (SCG) shared insights on finding new investment directions in the sustainable decarbonization process.

Singapore government announced the conditional approval for the import of low-carbon energy from Australia, giving the green light to a 4,300-kilometer undersea cable project connecting the two countries.

The Vietnamese government has announced a new draft for the development of rooftop solar energy, which categorizes grid-connected installations into three development models.

To achieve its carbon reduction targets, Thailand is formulating five major energy plans with a total investment of 2.9 trillion baht (about 93 billion USD). Over 50% of this budget will be allocated to renewable and alternative energy.

To build the world’s largest solar power project, Terra Solar, the Philippines' largest distribution company, Manila Electric Company (Meralco), established a strategic partnership with Actis of the UK on Sept. 6.

Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) has finally attracted its first overseas investment. The startup Xurya has secured a $25 million investment from the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund (NCIF).

The solar supply chain in Southeast Asia appears to be facing turbulent times as the U.S. accuses companies in the region of unfair competition and plans to raise tariffs. As a result, some manufacturers are delaying production or withdrawing operations.