Philippines gets its first EV battery plant

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has officially inaugurated the country’s first electric vehicle battery factory, hailing it as a significant step towards a cleaner energy future. This milestone event, which took place on Monday, marks a pivotal moment in the Philippines’ journey towards sustainable energy and advanced manufacturing.

Indonesia Asks Exxon To Boost Oil Production

Indonesia on Monday asked U.S. supermajor ExxonMobil to raise its crude oil production in the country to 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, up from 125,000 bpd, Bahlil Lahadalia, Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, said.

Laos aims to enhance power sector reform

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD3 million technical assistance project to enhance power sector reform in Laos, aiming to create a sustainable and reliable clean electricity supply in the Greater Mekong Subregion.