Philippines secures 4 loans totaling $1.8 billion or ₱103.9 billion from World Bank in March
The Washington-based multilateral lender World Bank has approved an $800-million, or approximately ₱45.8-billion, loan to support the Philippines’ transition to clean energy and improve water management.
Trà Vinh approves investment policy for five more wind power projects
TRÀ VINH — The People’s Committee of the southern coastal province of Trà Vinh has approved the investment policy for five wind power plant projects with a total investment of over VNĐ13.8 trillion (US$509 million).
Laos signs $1.45 billion clean energy deal with Chinese firm
BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) – Laos has signed a $1.45 billion clean energy deal with a Chinese power plant equipment manufacturer as the Southeast Asian country furthers its push into clean power generation and transmission.
Sembcorp, Sarawak Energy partner Prysmian to supply Singapore with green energy
[SINGAPORE] The subsidiaries of Sembcorp Industries and state-owned utilities company Sarawak Energy have entered an agreement with Prysmian for a hydropower project that could supply Singapore with 1 gigawatt (GW) of green electricity from the Malaysian state, Sembcorp said in a bourse filing on Wednesday (Mar 19).
Danantara backs domestic energy transition to cut LPG reliance
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Danantara Investment Management Agency will provide funding for the dimethyl ether (DME) project aimed at decreasing LPG imports, Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Todotua Pasaribu stated.
Equinix Issues First Green Bonds in Singapore, Raising $375 Million for Sustainable Data Centers
Equinix successfully issued SGD 500 million in green bonds, marking its inaugural entry into Singapore’s bond market and the first such issuance by a U.S. corporate in over five years. The bonds, 3.50% senior notes due in 2030, closed on March 13, 2025, bringing Equinix’s global green bond issuances to approximately US$7.3 billion.
Ministry of Environment collaborates with energy company to lower carbon emissions in Cambodia and to invest in renewable energy
Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, expressed his gratitude and continued welcome to TotalEnergies and numerous other investment partners who are willing to engage in environmental conservation and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, facilitating Cambodia’s progress towards its goal of becoming a carbon-neutral country by 2050.
Petronas says still in talks with Sarawak over gas aggregator role
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas said on Saturday (Mar 15) it is continuing discussions with multiple stakeholders following a report that negotiations over the ongoing gas aggregator role with Petros have reached a deadlock.
