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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.
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