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Bursa Malaysia and Sarawak Agency partner to develop carbon registry

10 October 2025

Bursa Malaysia Bhd, through its wholly owned subsidiary Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), has signed a memorandum of collaboration with the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak to jointly develop a carbon registry for the state

Senator Rehman calls for shift to renewables to ensure Pakistan’s energy sovereignty

10 October 2025

Senator Sherry Rehman has urged Pakistan to make a decisive transition towards renewable energy to secure the country’s energy sovereignty, security, and affordability

Thailand aims for net zero 15 years ahead of schedule

9 October 2025

Thailand’s Ministry of Energy has announced a sweeping THB720bn investment plan to accelerate the country’s clean energy transition and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Japan’s JERA opens Dhaka office to strengthen energy collaboration with Bangladesh

9 October 2025

Japan’s largest power generation company, JERA, has opened a new office in Dhaka to deepen collaboration with Bangladesh’s energy sector and support the country’s transition toward a secure, sustainable, and low-carbon energy future

AIIB to fund $52mn transmission project to boost Sri Lanka’s renewable energy network

9 October 2025

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide $52mn in sovereign-backed financing to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen its renewable energy infrastructure and promote sustainable growth

India extends Bharat Small Reactor proposal deadline as six major firms join race

9 October 2025

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) has extended the deadline for proposals from companies interested in developing Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) by another six months

Philippines sets out policy framework for first nuclear power plant

8 October 2025

The initiative marks a significant step in reviving the Philippines’ long-dormant nuclear ambitions. Following the 1973 oil crisis, the country constructed the 621 MWe Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in 1984 at a cost of $460mn – around $1.4bn today.

ADB invests $82.5mn in Cambodia’s energy reforms

8 October 2025

ADB has approved the second phase of Cambodia’s Energy Transition Sector Development Programme (ETSDP), providing $82.5mn to advance the country’s shift towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy system

BDO Capital backs green energy projects in Manila

8 October 2025

BDO Capital and Investment Corp. is broadening its green finance initiatives by supporting the Philippines’ first waste-to-energy project and the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric complex in Laguna.

India issues guidelines on critical mineral recycling scheme

8 October 2025

India’s Ministry of Mines has released detailed implementation guidelines for its $180mn incentive scheme designed to boost domestic capacity for recycling critical minerals.

World Bank launches $2.5bn drive to decarbonise East Asia, Pacific power sector

8 October 2025

Participating countries will be able to tailor activities to match domestic development priorities, while contributing to a wider regional decarbonisation strategy.

Japan elevates offshore wind prospects with new designations

8 October 2025

Japan has advanced two offshore wind areas off the coast of Akita City in the north of Honshu and in Fukuoka Prefecture on the southernmost large island of Kyushu to “promising zones” status.

Japan launches 1.5MW hydropower plant in Nagano

8 October 2025

Nagano Prefecture, Japan, has launched the 1.5MW Cosmo no Shizuku hydropower plant in Iijima Town, supplying Seiko Epson’s Ina site via an off-site PPA with Chubu Electric Power Miraiz.

Batteries find new business case in India’s evolving power markets

8 October 2025

Battery participation in India’s power markets has traditionally been viewed as a low-return venture, burdened with uncertain revenues and lacking the security of long-term contracts.

Indonesia prepares 19 sites for carbon capture projects

8 October 2025

Indonesia is preparing 19 oil and gas blocks across the archipelago to serve as carbon storage sites using Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, in collaboration with both domestic and international companies.

Indonesia nears rollout of B50 biodiesel as palm oil tests conclude

8 October 2025

Indonesia has completed laboratory tests for biodiesel containing 50% palm oil (B50), marking a key milestone toward expanding its renewable fuel mix next year, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

Palm oil stocks poised for rebound as prices surge and ESG pressures ease

8 October 2025

Plantation counters that have long trailed palm oil prices could be set for a revival, as tightening supply, resurgent demand from Asia and softening environmental scrutiny attract renewed investor interest

Hydropower dam breach prompts evacuations in Northern Vietnam

8 October 2025

The breach, measuring roughly ten metres across, occurred in Kim Đồng Commune at around 1:30 pm following several days of torrential rain linked to the circulation of the storm.

Laos turns hydropower surplus into crypto revenue

7 October 2025

Laos is turning its hydropower surplus into a potential source of cryptocurrency revenue as the country seeks ways to manage rising national debt

The Korean arm of a Chinese PV inverter carves a niche across South Korea

7 October 2025

Sungrow Power Korea already offers a product line including "total solutions across the entire renewable energy sector, including commercial and residential ESS systems, floating solar power, and electric vehicle charging systems."

Singapore accelerates push for ammonia as future clean fuel

7 October 2025

Singapore is stepping up efforts to develop ammonia as a low-carbon fuel alternative, with the Energy Market Authority (EMA) calling for early investment to secure the country’s long-term energy transition

Chinese investments drive Sri Lanka’s renewable energy transition

7 October 2025

Chinese investment has played a pivotal role in transforming Sri Lanka’s energy landscape by making renewable power affordable and enabling the country’s shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources

India's Arunachal Pradesh inaugurates first commercial coal mine at Namchik Namphuk

7 October 2025

India’s Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on October 6 inaugurated the Namchik Namphuk coal mine in Changlang district

Vietnam’s top tycoon shifts focus to energy sector

6 October 2025

Vietnam’s wealthiest businessman, Pham Nhat Vuong, is set to increase his ownership in his private energy company

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