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Thailand's public backs energy reform, seeks oil tax cuts

13 April 2026

A majority of respondents support the Thai government’s plan to restructure energy prices, but many are calling for further reductions in oil taxes.

Vietnam auto sales surge as EV demand accelerates

13 April 2026

Vietnam’s car market has bounced back sharply, with electrified vehicles leading the charge as auto sales more than doubled in March to 70,859 units

SGX-listed issuers hit 98% climate disclosure rate

13 April 2026

Climate reporting amongst Singapore Exchange (SGX)-listed issuers reached a near-universal 98% for governance and metrics in 2025, according to the Climate Reporting Review 2025

PT Garuda Yamato Steel commissions 6.5 MWp solar plant to kickstart green steel shift

13 April 2026

PT Garuda Yamato Steel (GYS) has commissioned a 6.5 MWp solar power facility at its production site, marking one of the largest renewable energy installations in Indonesia’s steel sector

Sri Lanka seals Lanka Coal office amid probe into substandard imports

13 April 2026

Sri Lankan authorities have sealed the headquarters of Lanka Coal Company in Colombo following allegations that the firm supplied low-grade coal, leading to significant financial losses.

NTPC Group capacity rises with Tehri pumped storage unit

13 April 2026

Indian state-owned NTPC Limited (NSE: NTPC) has expanded its generation capacity with the commissioning of a key pumped storage unit, alongside fresh additions in its renewable energy portfolio.

South Korea approves Saeul 3 nuclear reactor start

13 April 2026

The South Korean Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) has finished the nine essential inspections needed to start the Saeul unit 3 reactor, the regulator announced on April 12.

Japan’s SoftBank, Blackstone pursue tie-ups with TEPCO

13 April 2026

SoftBank Corp and Blackstone Inc. are among a group of companies seeking capital tie-ups with Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.

Shell emerges as India’s largest supplier of LNG

12 April 2026

Seeking to keep its fertiliser plants running, India has shifted to Shell as its number one supplier of LNG with QatarEnergy sidelined.

Petrovietnam upgrades regasification capacity at Thi Vai LNG terminal

11 April 2026

State-run Petrovietnam Gas has raised its regasification capacity at the company’s Thi Vai LNG terminal.

Falling battery prices make round-the-clock solar power supply viable in India

10 April 2026

A recent report by energy think tank Ember says that declining battery storage costs have reached a level where it makes it economically viable for solar power to supply most of India’s electricity demand.

NTPC partners EDF to explore nuclear expansion in India

10 April 2026

NTPC Limited has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with France’s Électricité de France (EDF) to examine opportunities for developing new nuclear power projects in India.

Philippine power rates jump 23% as reserves shrink

10 April 2026

Electricity prices across the Philippines climbed during March as a combination of dwindling energy reserves and escalating consumption squeezed the national grid, the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) reported.

Pakistan hikes power prices

10 April 2026

Consumers in Pakistan are set to face higher electricity bills after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved a tariff increase of PKR1.42 per unit.

India climbs to third in global renewable capacity rankings

10 April 2026

India has emerged as the world’s third-largest country in terms of installed renewable energy capacity, overtaking Brazil.

Fuel price drop supports Thailand households and businesses

9 April 2026

Thailand will reduce diesel prices by THB2.14 ($0.06) per litre from April 9, marking an unprecedented cut aimed at easing living costs.

HD Hyundai launches world’s first ammonia-powered ships

9 April 2026

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. has completed construction of two ammonia-fuelled vessels, marking a global first in the shipbuilding sector.

Indonesian construction company WIKA Beton signs MoU for Alaska LNG project

9 April 2026

PT Wijaya Karya Beton Tbk (WTON) is making a high-stakes leap into the North American energy corridor, confirming it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a massive LNG infrastructure project in Alaska

India’s clean energy push hinges on debt markets

9 April 2026

India’s ambition to scale up renewable energy capacity to 500 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and achieve a 60% non-fossil fuel energy mix by 2035 will depend as much on financing structures as on policy and technology.

India clears two mega hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh

9 April 2026

India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved a combined investment of INR401.75bn ($4.4bn) for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh.

Windfall tax delay exposes Indonesia’s challenge in capturing commodity gains

9 April 2026

Indonesia recently announced that it had delayed the rollout of its windfall tax proposal on coal and nickel exports. The country noted that the complexity of balancing fiscal needs with industrial policy is behind the delay

Vietnam fuel prices ease after global oil dip

8 April 2026

Fuel prices in Vietnam fell on the afternoon of April 8, tracking a decline in global markets following a ceasefire in the Middle East.

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