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Singapore moves forward to tackle water scarcity through energy efficiency

18 March 2026

Singapore has marked a new phase in its water strategy, as a different constraint is emerging and its water challenge is no longer primarily about supply; it is increasingly about energy.

Philippines plans $430mn Mindoro grid link project

18 March 2026

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will invest PHP23.9bn ($430mn) to build a submarine cable linking Batangas to Mindoro, aiming to connect the island to the Luzon grid and improve power supply reliability.

India strengthens transmission framework to support renewable energy expansion

18 March 2026

The government has reinforced regulatory and infrastructure measures to ensure seamless grid integration of renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS).

Bangladesh approves emergency spot LNG purchases

18 March 2026

Bangladesh has stepped up efforts to secure emergency energy supplies after a cabinet committee approved the purchase of two spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from Aramco Trading Singapore.

Reliance inks $3bn green ammonia supply pact with Samsung C&T

18 March 2026

India’s Reliance Industries Limited has signed a binding long-term supply and purchase agreement worth about $3bn with Samsung C&T Corporation to supply green ammonia over a 15-year period.

Vietnam pushes faster review of nuclear power plan

17 March 2026

The Government has ordered an expedited review of investment plans for its first nuclear power project.

Laos boosts electric vehicles to curb fuel demand

17 March 2026

Laos has unveiled sweeping measures to reduce fuel use, including cheaper fees for electric vehicles and higher costs for petrol cars.

Cambodia plans refinery as fuel prices keep climbing

17 March 2026

Cambodia plans to build its first oil refinery by 2029 as fuel costs continue to rise.Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak said the country is also aiming to establish a crude oil stockpile to strengthen energy security.

INTERVIEW: Taiwan’s TSEC CORPORATION – mover and shaker in the nation’s solar sector

17 March 2026

A leading name in the Taiwanese solar sector, TSEC has seen its valuation on the Taiwanese exchange skyrocket in recent months.

India’s installed power capacity reaches 520 GW

17 March 2026

India’s total installed power generation capacity has reached 520.51 gigawatts (GW) as of January 31, 2026, Minister of State for Power Shripad Naik informed the Parliament on March 16.

GE Vernova, Hitachi target SE Asia for BWRX-300 reactor deployment

17 March 2026

GE Vernova and Hitachi have agreed to explore opportunities to deploy the BWRX-300 small modular reactor across Southeast Asia.

Japan’s TEPCO delays launch of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa reactor after alarm

17 March 2026

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings has postponed the start of commercial operations at a recently restarted nuclear reactor after an alarm indicated a possible electricity leak at the facility.

India’s Saatvik expands into battery storage

17 March 2026

Saatvik Green Energy Limited has established a wholly owned subsidiary focused on battery technologies and energy storage systems as the Indian renewable energy group broadens its activities beyond solar.

Founder Group wins Malaysian solar contract

17 March 2026

The project forms part of the government’s Corporate Green Power Programme, an initiative designed to accelerate corporate decarbonisation by supporting the development of additional solar generation capacity.

Mongolia’s coal exports boom in first two months

17 March 2026

Mongolia’s coal exports boomed in the first two months of the year, according to a report on Ministry of Economy and Development data.

Bangladesh could save $3bn in LNG imports with 1 GW solar expansion

17 March 2026

Bangladesh could reduce its LNG import expenditure by nearly $3bn over the next 25 years if it develops 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar power capacity, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

Vietnam seeks Japan, South Korea's help in securing crude oil

16 March 2026

Vietnam has approached Japan and South Korea for assistance in securing crude oil supplies as global energy markets face disruption caused by the Iran conflict.

Vietnam prepares for possible flight cuts as jet fuel supplies tighten

16 March 2026

Vietnam’s aviation sector has been told to prepare for possible flight reductions from April after China and Thailand suspended jet fuel exports, raising concerns over supply shortages linked to the Iran conflict.

Malaysia limits fuel for Thai vehicles amid shortages

16 March 2026

Malaysian petrol stations near the Thai border have limited fuel purchases by Thai-registered vehicles to MYR35 (nearly $8) per fill as authorities move to prevent shortages and curb smuggling.

Thailand confirms oil exports to Laos amid regional concerns

16 March 2026

Thailand will continue supplying oil to Laos despite regional fuel security worries caused by the Middle East conflict, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on March 15.

Rising fuel prices deepen struggles for Cambodian rice farmers

16 March 2026

Rising fuel costs are adding pressure to Cambodia’s rice farmers, who are already struggling with high fertiliser prices and low market returns.

Laos pushes remote work, renewable energy to curb fuel use

16 March 2026

The Lao government has unveiled a series of measures to reduce fuel consumption and ease economic pressure from rising global energy prices.

Indonesia, Singapore push forward with clean power exports

16 March 2026

Indonesia and Singapore are moving ahead with plans to export clean electricity across their border while also exploring joint initiatives in low-carbon technologies, including Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Coal India unit sets IPO price band

16 March 2026

Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd (CMPDI), a consultancy subsidiary of state-owned Coal India Limited(NSE:COALINDIA), has announced the terms of its Initial Public Offering, according to a filing with the market regulator

Samsung SDI signs $1bn ESS battery deal in US

16 March 2026

South Korea’s Samsung SDI (006400.KS)has secured a KRW1.5 trillion ($1bn) contract to supply batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) to a US energy company.

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