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Bangladesh signals it may scrap Adani power deal if corruption is proven

Bangladesh’s interim government has indicated that it will not hesitate to revoke a 2017 power supply contract with India’s Adani Group if evidence of corruption or irregularities emerges

Solar power strengthens Vietnam–Denmark ties

The Embassy of Denmark in Vietnam and LTP Group Asia have officially launched LTP’s upgraded garment factory in Ho Chi Minh City, featuring a new rooftop solar installation.

Japan faces calls from within for LNG restructuring as utilities assure public that there is little to be worried about

At present, Russia accounts for just under 10% of Japan’s total LNG imports, largely through the Sakhalin-2 project in the Russian Far East. The facility at Prigorodnoye, on the southern tip of Sakhalin, has supplied Japan since 2009.

RMKE and Medco strengthen coal logistics in Indonesia with new hauling road development

PT RMK Energy Tbk (RMKE), through its subsidiary PT Royaltama Mulia Kencana (RMUK), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Medco E&P Lematang to utilise a 500-square-metre land area

Philippines’ Meralco projects electricity demand recovery by 2026

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the Philippines’ largest electricity distributor, anticipates minimal growth in energy sales this year, but expects a clear rebound beginning in 2026.

Australian PM strengthens trade and green investment ties at 2025 APEC Summit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up a productive visit to the Republic of Korea, where he attended the 2025 APEC Summit from October 29 to November 1, reinforcing Australia’s economic partnerships and regional engagement

Taiwanese solar firms see stronger momentum from 2025 onward

Taiwan’s leading solar manufacturers anticipate a turnaround next year, backed by rising interest from the United States and new restrictions limiting Chinese-linked suppliers.

Taiwan secures major boost to floating offshore wind plans

India plans key nuclear law amendments to attract foreign capital and expand atomic power capacity

The Indian government is preparing significant amendments to two major laws governing the country’s atomic energy sector, aiming to modernise the framework for nuclear power generation and attract foreign investment

Constant Energy acquires Thai solar portfolio

Renewable energy developer and power producer Constant Energy has completed the purchase of a 7.7-MW solar park portfolio in Thailand from EDP Renewables APAC

China-backed wind project boosts Vietnam’s green shift

In Binh Dai commune, located in Vietnam’s southern Vinh Long province, rows of offshore wind turbines now rise above the waters of the Mekong Delta, reflecting the country’s accelerating move towards renewable power

Vietnam, UK deepen clean energy ties

Vietnam and the United Kingdom have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering cooperation in clean energy and trade

Russia’s LNG exports soar by 21% in October

The commencement of cargoes from Arctic LNG 2 has taken Russia’s LNG exports to new levels.

Singapore, Chile and New Zealand launch green economy partnership agreement at APEC Summit

Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand have officially launched negotiations for a plurilateral Green Economy Partnership Agreement (GEPA), aimed at setting new global standards for sustainable trade and investment

Indonesia to spotlight high-integrity carbon market at COP30 pavilion in Brazil

Indonesia will showcase the vast potential of its national carbon market at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, from November 10-21

ADB approves $460mn loan to boost rural solar power and farming in India's Maharashtra

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $460mn results-based loan to modernise rural power infrastructure in the Indian state of Maharashtra

Japan moves to tighten oversight of large-scale solar projects

Taiwan sets timeline for nationwide circular economy strategy

Taiwan will present its long term blueprint for a circular economy in 2026 as part of its wider push toward a greener, low carbon future.

$32.2bn needed for Cambodia’s green transition

Cambodia is advancing its green finance framework as it seeks to mobilise $32.2bn to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2035.

South Korea’s SBIN expands solar presence in Laos

Authorities in Attapeu Province have granted approval to South Korea’s SBIN Corporation to develop a 5-megawatt solar power project, further expanding the province’s renewable energy portfolio.

Construction works begin at Slovak Chinese-backed battery plant

Construction works began at the Šurany Industrial Park, where the 20 GWh battery plant project set up by Gotion InoBat Batteries (GIB), a joint venture between Chinese-owned Gotion High-Tech and Slovak InoBat, is to be developed.

Japan-backed Isabela solar farm connects to Philippine grid

Rizal Green Energy Corporation, a partnership between PetroGreen Energy Corporation of the Yuchengco Group and Japan’s Taisei Corporation, has finished linking its solar development in Isabela to the national power network.

Sri Lanka expands duty exemptions to boost renewable energy projects

Sri Lanka has expanded its list of duty-free capital goods to include renewable energy generation and storage systems, in a move aimed at accelerating investment in clean energy infrastructure

Project Matador marks new South Korea-US nuclear collaboration

Fermi America, a private energy developer in the United States, is moving ahead with what could become one of the most significant privately financed clean energy projects globally.

Shree Cement commissions new solar facility in India

Shree Cement Limited has commissioned a 20MW solar power facility in the Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh, marking another step in the company’s expansion of renewable energy assets across India.

Singapore unveils ‘Future Grid’ initiatives to bolster power system resilience

Singapore has announced a suite of measures under its Future Grid Capability Roadmap to reinforce the reliability and flexibility of its electricity network as the city-state accelerates the integration of renewable energy sources.

Indonesia plans nuclear power to support 2060 net-zero goal

Indonesia is exploring the development of nuclear power plants as part of its long-term strategy to cut emissions and reach carbon neutrality by 2060.

Singapore’s GasCo in talks for long-term LNG contracts ahead of 2026 launch

Singapore’s GasCo is holding discussions with liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers to secure long-term contracts, as the state-owned company prepares to begin operations on January 1, 2026

France firm Saft secures major battery deal in Taiwan

Saft, a battery manufacturer based in France and part of TotalEnergies, has been chosen to supply a large-scale energy storage system for Foxwell Power Co Ltd in Taichung, Taiwan.

Hyundai Motor Group to present hydrogen roadmap at APEC CEO Summit

Hyundai Motor Group will outline its hydrogen energy ambitions to global executives during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in South Korea.

NTPC Green Energy signs MoU with Paradip Port to develop green hydrogen projects in India's Odisha

NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Paradip Port Authority to advance green hydrogen initiatives in Odisha

Ulaanbaatar inks PPP for China’s Renshou Sichuan to build $207mn waste-to-energy plant

The city government of Mongolia’s capital has signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the construction of a $206.5mn waste-to-energy plant by a Chinese contractor.

Thailand delays approval for Laos-Singapore power deal

Thailand has not yet approved transmission charges for the second phase of the Lao PDR–Thailand–Malaysia–Singapore Power Integration Project, a senior Thai energy official confirmed on October 27

France backs Vietnam’s energy transition with $550mn

France has reaffirmed its partnership with Vietnam through a new pledge of $550mn to advance the country’s sustainable development and energy transition.

Nigeria seals pact with China's Longi to build up to 1 GW solar panel plant

Nigeria has signed a strategic partnership with Chinese solar manufacturer Longi to establish a domestic solar module factory with a capacity of between 500 MW and 1 GW

China Energy to invest $1bn in renewable energy projects in Kazakhstan

China Energy has committed to investing $1bn in the construction of two major renewable energy facilities in Kazakhstan.

Nepal industries shut after power cut over tariff dispute

Singapore launches $11.6mn grant and new frameworks to restore carbon markets confidence

Singapore has unveiled a suite of new initiatives aimed at rebuilding trust in the global carbon credit market and encouraging companies to participate in “high-integrity” carbon trading

ASEAN and China seal upgraded free trade pact to deepen economic ties in digital and green sectors

ASEAN and China have signed the upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Area 3.0 (ACFTA 3.0), ushering in a new phase of economic cooperation between Southeast Asia’s regional bloc and the world’s second-largest economy

Singapore’s green pivot – headline grabbing but still limited

Forays into offshore wind via regional cooperation with neighbours, and forward-looking bets on hydrogen and low-carbon fuels are making headlines, but the scale required to wean a heavily gas-dependent system off fossil fuels is still daunting.

Walton installs Bangladesh’s largest floating solar power plant

In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Bangladesh’s leading electronics manufacturer Walton has commissioned the country’s largest floating solar power plant with a capacity of 1 MW at its corporate headquarters

Indian LNG imports drop over 1% in September

India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose in September 2025, reaching 2.819bn cubic metres (bcm), up 1.2% year-on-year, according to the latest provisional data from the Government of India