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Cambodia breaks ground on $1bn pumped-storage hydropower project

Cambodia has begun construction of a major $1bn hydropower scheme in Koh Kong province, marking a new step towards strengthening national energy security.

Myanmar seeks higher oil output through Chinese partnership

Myanmar has moved to raise crude production through a new agreement with a Chinese firm, aiming to ease fuel pressures at home.

Thailand's public backs energy reform, seeks oil tax cuts

A majority of respondents support the Thai government’s plan to restructure energy prices, but many are calling for further reductions in oil taxes.

Vietnam auto sales surge as EV demand accelerates

Vietnam’s car market has bounced back sharply, with electrified vehicles leading the charge as auto sales more than doubled in March to 70,859 units

SGX-listed issuers hit 98% climate disclosure rate

Climate reporting amongst Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed issuers reached a near-universal 98% for governance and metrics in 2025, according to the Climate Reporting Review 2025

PT Garuda Yamato Steel commissions 6.5 MWp solar plant to kickstart green steel shift

PT Garuda Yamato Steel (GYS) has commissioned a 6.5 MWp solar power facility at its production site, marking one of the largest renewable energy installations in Indonesia’s steel sector

Sri Lanka seals Lanka Coal office amid probe into substandard imports

Sri Lankan authorities have sealed the headquarters of Lanka Coal Company in Colombo following allegations that the firm supplied low-grade coal, leading to significant financial losses.

NTPC Group capacity rises with Tehri pumped storage unit

Indian state-owned NTPC Limited (NSE: NTPC) has expanded its generation capacity with the commissioning of a key pumped storage unit, alongside fresh additions in its renewable energy portfolio.

Indonesia’s KAI shifts entire fleet to B40 biodiesel

South Korea approves Saeul 3 nuclear reactor start

The South Korean Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) has finished the nine essential inspections needed to start the Saeul unit 3 reactor, the regulator announced on April 12.

Japan’s SoftBank, Blackstone pursue tie-ups with TEPCO

SoftBank Corp and Blackstone Inc. are among a group of companies seeking capital tie-ups with Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.

Shell emerges as India’s largest supplier of LNG

Seeking to keep its fertiliser plants running, India has shifted to Shell as its number one supplier of LNG with QatarEnergy sidelined.

Petrovietnam upgrades regasification capacity at Thi Vai LNG terminal

State-run Petrovietnam Gas has raised its regasification capacity at the company’s Thi Vai LNG terminal.

Falling battery prices make round-the-clock solar power supply viable in India

A recent report by energy think tank Ember says that declining battery storage costs have reached a level where it makes it economically viable for solar power to supply most of India’s electricity demand.

Kia to spend $33bn on EV, robotics expansion

NTPC partners EDF to explore nuclear expansion in India

NTPC Limited has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with France’s Électricité de France (EDF) to examine opportunities for developing new nuclear power projects in India.

Philippine power rates jump 23% as reserves shrink

Electricity prices across the Philippines climbed during March as a combination of dwindling energy reserves and escalating consumption squeezed the national grid, the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) reported.

Pakistan hikes power prices

Consumers in Pakistan are set to face higher electricity bills after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a tariff increase of PKR1.42 per unit.

India climbs to third in global renewable capacity rankings

India has emerged as the world’s third-largest country in terms of installed renewable energy capacity, overtaking Brazil.

Fuel price drop supports Thailand households and businesses

Thailand will reduce diesel prices by THB2.14 ($0.06) per litre from April 9, marking an unprecedented cut aimed at easing living costs.

HD Hyundai launches world’s first ammonia-powered ships

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. has completed construction of two ammonia-fuelled vessels, marking a global first in the shipbuilding sector.

Indonesian construction company WIKA Beton signs MoU for Alaska LNG project

PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk (WTON) is making a high-stakes leap into the North American energy corridor, confirming it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a massive LNG infrastructure project in Alaska

India welcomes West Asia ceasefire

India’s clean energy push hinges on debt markets

India’s ambition to scale up renewable energy capacity to 500 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and achieve a 60% non-fossil fuel energy mix by 2035 will depend as much on financing structures as on policy and technology.

India clears two mega hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh

India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved a combined investment of INR401.75bn ($4.4bn) for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh.

Windfall tax delay exposes Indonesia’s challenge in capturing commodity gains

Indonesia recently announced that it had delayed the rollout of its windfall tax proposal on coal and nickel exports. The country noted that the complexity of balancing fiscal needs with industrial policy is behind the delay

Vietnam fuel prices ease after global oil dip

Fuel prices in Vietnam fell on the afternoon of April 8, tracking a decline in global markets following a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Laos promotes electric vehicles while controlling essential goods

Laos has set out five key priorities to ease economic pressures on households and businesses, focusing on fuel, electric vehicles, prices, trade, and mining regulation.

Thai PM silent on refinery, fuel investigation

On April 7, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declined to comment on several matters, including refinery operations and an ongoing fuel probe. When asked about the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, he responded only with a nod

Fuel crisis deepens Myanmar food security fears

Myanmar’s fragile economy is under growing strain as fuel and fertiliser shortages threaten food production at a critical time.

Indonesia confirms July 1 rollout for B50 biodiesel mandate

Indonesian energy minister Bahlil Lahadalia has announced that Indonesia will officially implement its B50 biodiesel programme on July 1, marking a world-leading shift toward palm-based fuel self-sufficiency

Taiwan restarts Mailiao coal units to bolster energy security

Taiwan Power Co (Taipower) plans to resume operations at two coal-fired units for three months to secure the national electricity supply.

India’s prototype fast breeder reactor achieves first criticality milestone

India has marked a major breakthrough in its nuclear energy programme with the 500MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieving first criticality on April 6.

Bangladesh plans largest solar power plant at Rampal

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) has moved to establish a 442-MW solar power plant in Rampal, Bagerhat, marking the country’s largest solar project to date.

Singapore tightens EV charging standards

Singapore has upgraded its electric vehicle charging framework by elevating Technical Reference 25 to a full national standard, marking a further step in the city-state’s efforts to strengthen its EV infrastructure

Thailand weighs emergency law to curb fuel costs

Thailand’s new government is considering invoking emergency powers to rein in high fuel costs if negotiations with oil refiners fail.

Vietnam targets 90-day fuel reserves amid risks

Rising tensions in the Middle East have disrupted global oil flows, pushing Vietnam to reassess how it can secure sufficient fuel reserves despite limited public finances.

Thai Airlines suspends routes amid rising fuel prices

Thai Lion Air, Nok Air and Thai AirAsia have suspended some domestic and international routes, citing rising operating costs linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Southeast Asia’s energy squeeze

The war in Iran has delivered a systemic shock to global energy markets, but few regions have felt the strain as acutely, or quite as quickly, as Southeast Asia.

India's Cairn Oil & Gas ties up 25-MW hybrid renewable supply for Barmer operations

Cairn Oil & Gas has secured 25 megawatts (MW) of captive hybrid renewable energy through a partnership with Serentica Renewables, marking a shift towards cleaner power at its key Rajasthan operations.

Pakistan orders early market closures to curb energy use

Pakistan has rolled out sweeping energy conservation measures, ordering markets and shopping malls to shut by 8 pm in most parts of the country from April 7, as authorities respond to rising global fuel costs.

First Gen expands Philippines hydro footprint by 2026

First Gen Hydro Power Corp. expects to finish its 120MW Aya pumped-storage project in the fourth quarter of 2026, the company reported in a filing with the SEC on April 6.