Promoting renewable energy transition: Vietnam proactively seeks technological, policy solutions
Thailand’s solar sector faces hurdles in net zero push
Over the last decade, Thailand has been very aggressive on solar power development. There was a time when anyone who produced solar electricity would get a buyback, so we saw a lot of solar farms getting built, reaching a capacity of around 3 gigawatts (GW) at the time.
Religious leaders seen as most trusted climate messengers, Purpose survey finds
As part of sustainable efforts to strengthen and drive climate action in Muslim-majority Indonesia, global social impact agency Purpose conducted a survey on the perception and attitude of Indonesian Muslims on climate issues. The results revealed several significant insights, including their perception of religious leaders as the most trusted climate messengers.
Malaysia and Japan plan new centre to support ASEAN clean energy goals
Malaysia and Japan have put forward a proposal to create a new collaboration hub in Malaysia that would focus on technology, sustainability, and energy integration in ASEAN [the Association of Southeast Asian Nations], according to The Malaysian Reserve.
Why experts believe U.S. tariffs could accelerate ASEAN’s energy transition
China’s solar industry, facing a saturated domestic market and U.S. trade restrictions, is increasingly looking to Southeast Asia as a destination for its surplus capacity. This dynamic could make clean energy technologies more affordable for ASEAN countries, potentially speeding up their energy transition. However, avoiding over-reliance on Chinese products remains a key challenge for the […]
Japan Launches Initiative to Support Thailand’s Carbon Neutrality Goals
Japan has unveiled a new collaborative framework to assist Thailand in achieving its ambitious climate targets, bringing together multiple Japanese agencies to provide expertise and financial support for energy efficiency measures. The Japan-led AZEC-SAVE (Asia Zero Emission Community – Smart and Advanced Value-chain for Environment) initiative aims to accelerate Thailand’s transition towards carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero […]
Philippines Urged to End Fossil Fuel Dependence Amid Climate Crisis, Advocates Push for Nuclear Power
The Philippines is facing a critical moment in its energy transition. With fossil fuels still supplying 78% of the country’s electricity, climate advocates and policymakers are calling for an urgent shift toward cleaner alternatives like nuclear power.
Indonesia, France strengthen cooperation to promote energy transition
Jakarta, April 30 (VNA) – The Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) has held a meeting with the French Development Agency (AFD) to discuss ways to advance strategic cooperation on sustainable development between the two countries.
