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Lao power exports to Vietnam surge on renewables
Electricity exports from Laos to Vietnam have surged, fuelled by new renewable projects and stronger cross-border links.
Inside the municipal scramble for Seoul’s nuclear future
Regional authorities across South Korea are currently engaged in a high-stakes struggle to secure the nation's debut small modular reactor installation, lured by the promise of vast financial dividends.
Blackouts in the Philippines as power bills soar
The Philippines is grappling with a national energy emergency as soaring fuel prices and extreme heat drive up utility costs and trigger rotational blackouts across the provinces, reported various local officials on April 26.
Taiwan's Hon Hai, Mitsubishi Electric eye automotive venture
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (2317.TW) revealed it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Electric Corp (6503.T) to explore a strategic alliance in the automotive equipment sector.
Adani Green slows renewable energy capacity additions amid transmission bottlenecks
Adani Green Energy Limited (NSE: ADANIGREEN) is holding back renewable energy capacity expansion despite having the financial strength and execution capability to scale up faster, citing transmission constraints.
Vietnam faces urgency to expand battery storage capacity
Vietnam is facing mounting pressure to expand battery energy storage systems (BESS) as rapid growth in renewable energy and electricity demand exposes increasing strain on the national grid.
Myanmar enhances national grid with expanded power supply
Myanmar’s Ministry of Electricity and Energy has announced plans to expand power distribution across the country, including in major cities such as Yangon, as it optimises output from multiple energy sources.
Pakistan’s PLL purchases 3 cargoes on spot market
State-run Pakistan LNG Limited has bought three cargoes on the spot market for the first time in over two years.
Bangladesh clears first nuclear unit for operation
Bangladesh has issued an operating licence for the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, after completing inspections of primary equipment and confirming the reactor is ready for first criticality.
Japan’s KDDI expands renewable energy procurement with new wind PPA
KDDI Corporation has signed a virtual power purchase agreement with Electric Power Development Co. and J-Wind Co. Ltd for the Iwaki Futago onshore wind project in Yurihonjo.
Indonesia accelerates rooftop solar rollout
Indonesia has launched 1.3 GW of rooftop solar capacity under a programme led by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, state utility PLN and the Indonesian Solar Energy Association.
Japan delays Joyo reactor restart
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency has postponed the planned restart of the Joyo experimental fast breeder reactor from its previous mid-2026 target, citing the need for further technical work to meet updated regulatory standards.
Japan’s Chugoku Electric and Toda take stake in Shimane wind project
Chugoku Electric Power Co. and TODA Corporation have acquired shares in Asia Wind Power Limited, joining Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Hokutaku Limited as investors in the Masuda-Hikimi wind power project in Shimane Prefecture.
India's Bharat Coking Coal offers incentives, discounts to boost coal offtake
Indian government-owned Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has introduced a scheme granting relaxation in performance incentive (PI) norms along with cash discounts for power sector consumers for the first quarter of the financial year 2026–27.
South Korea Eximbank to bankroll Vietnam nuclear push
South Korea has moved to secure a dominant position in the Southeast Asian energy market as state-run Korea Eximbank signed a deal to finance Vietnam’s nuclear power ambitions.
Pakistan mandates Nepra licence for solar installations
Ministry of Energy Pakistan has made it mandatory for consumers installing solar systems to obtain a licence from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, tightening oversight of the country’s fast-growing rooftop solar segment.
Bangladesh PM proposes bipartisan panel to address energy crisis
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on April 23 proposed the formation of a 10-member parliamentary committee comprising lawmakers from both treasury and opposition benches to work jointly towards resolving the country’s ongoing energy crisis.
India accelerates transport electrification as fuel supply risks mount
The Middle East crisis has shown that energy transition in transport is not just an environmental goal but a national security imperative for India.
VinFast doubles down on EVs, rejects petrol return
Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong has reaffirmed that VinFast will not return to petrol-powered cars, instead focusing on longer-range electric models
Renewables overtake coal in global electricity mix – Statista
Ten years after the Paris Agreement was opened for signature by member states at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 22, 2016, the global energy transition is beginning to reshape the electricity mix, Statista reports.
China solar exports hit record 68GW in March
Chinese photovoltaic hardware exports reached an unprecedented 68GW in March, as global manufacturers scramble for renewable alternatives following the fuel price spikes triggered by the Iran war.
Philippines adds 899MW of solar in 2025
The Philippines successfully integrated 899MW of new solar power throughout 2025, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reported.
Pakistan PM pushes for faster EV adoption
Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to accelerate efforts to promote electric vehicles across Pakistan, as the government steps up its focus on reducing fuel imports and strengthening energy security.
Cambodia and Singapore enhance regional energy security links
Cambodia and Singapore have committed to strengthening collaboration in the energy, oil and gas sectors as both countries respond to ongoing disruptions in global supply chains linked to tensions in the Middle East
Indonesia ends central EV tax breaks
Singapore partners with US to build nuclear regulatory expertise
The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to develop regulatory skills as Singapore accelerates its study into nuclear energy deployment
Tata Power advances bio-CNG-led rural energy model in India’s Uttar Pradesh
Tata Power (NSE: TATAPOWER) is scaling up its push into decentralised clean energy with a bio-CNG-integrated microgrid initiative in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at reducing diesel dependence and strengthening rural livelihoods.
India adds record wind power capacity in 2025
India added a record 6.3 GW of wind power capacity in 2025, nearly doubling installations from 3.4 GW in the previous year and emerging as the world’s third-largest market for new additions.
Philippines launches solar energy drive for rural workers
The Philippine Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is intensifying the deployment of solar-powered and renewable energy solutions for the agricultural and transport sectors, the agency announced on April 20.
South Korea SK On enters Japan ESS market
The battery production division of the South Korean conglomerate SK Group announced on April 21 that it will launch a Japanese branch before the end of April.
Taiwan risks missing 2030 renewables goal
The government said it would reduce its 2030 geothermal capacity target to 200MW, down from a previously announced 1.2GW under a 2025 decarbonisation plan, representing a cut of more than 80%.
India’s Ganesh Green Bharat wins solar module order
Ganesh Green Bharat Limited has secured a domestic order for the supply of 630Wp TOPCon N-type bifacial solar photovoltaic modules.
HD Renewable Energy, Tokyo Gas come together on 340MW storage push
HD Renewable Energy has entered into a partnership with Tokyo Gas Co to develop approximately 340MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Japan, as the country steps up efforts to stabilise its power grid.
India’s Adani pushes into nuclear power with new subsidiary
Adani Power has established a new subsidiary as it moves into nuclear energy, signalling a shift by India’s largest private thermal power producer towards diversification.
Myanmar seeks foreign help on waste-to-energy systems
Myanmar is moving to strengthen its energy sector by seeking technical cooperation on waste-to-energy systems and modern power grid management.
China-Laos 500kV power link begins operation
Laos power imports jump as renewables boost supply
Electricity imports from Laos to Vietnam surged in early 2026, strengthening supply as new renewable projects came online.
Danish firm partners with Thailand to deploy clean energy
A Danish engineering firm has joined forces with regional partners to introduce cleaner energy technologies in Thailand.
India’s renewable surge hits critical mass as solar drives structural shift
Much of this has been underpinned by falling technology costs and a hard fought push for energy security in which the pace of expansion over the past 12–18 months has been particularly notable.
Indonesian Pertamina Geothermal Energy to launch hydrogen generator rental service
State-owned PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) plans to diversify into the hydrogen sector by launching a fuel cell-based generator rental service, the company confirmed in a regulatory disclosure
Philippines approves $6.3mn solar factory in Batangas
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) has authorised a PHP370mn ($6.3mn) solar manufacturing investment in Batangas to bolster the country’s renewable energy supply chain.
Singapore gas buyer GasCo secures spot LNG cargoes
State gas buyer GasCo has procured additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from Australia and Mozambique to mitigate supply disruptions caused by the conflict between Israel and Iran, the company confirmed on April 20
China connects 1116 MWe Taipingling nuclear unit 1
China General Nuclear (CGN) began commercial operations at the first reactor of the Taipingling nuclear power plant, the company announced on April 19.
India's Sterling and Wilson bags $380mn domestic solar orders
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (NSE: SWSOLAR) has secured new domestic orders worth about INR35.5bn ($380mn), according to a stock exchange filing dated April 20.
Bangladesh telecom networks risk shutdown amid worsening fuel crisis
Bangladesh is facing the prospect of widespread mobile network disruptions unless fuel supplies improve quickly, as shortages linked to the West Asia conflict continue to intensify.
Pakistan seeks additional LNG to ramp up power generation
Pakistan’s Power Division has moved to boost electricity generation as rising temperatures push up nationwide demand.
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