Why China’s neighbours are worried about its new mega-dam project
For Beijing, the project promises clean power, jobs and a jolt of stimulus for a slowing economy. For neighbours downstream, it stirs old anxieties about water security: the…
Lao government to renegotiate power purchase deals in bid to cut bills for home-owners
The dramatic rise in electricity bills has sparked public complaints, with this concern dominating debate during the recent 9th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly.
Revised Atomic Energy Law paves way for Vietnam’s first nuclear power plant
The comprehensive revision is seen as vital to ensuring the safe and sustainable development of the country’s atomic energy sector in line with international standards.
This group of volunteer-professionals helps solarise Philippines’ Mindanao one solar panel at a time
Mindanao Goes Solar spearheads awareness and experiential campaigns in the major Philippine island group with the lowest electrification rate.
Malaysia fully supports an ASEAN Power Grid, says PM Anwar
The Prime Minister said this after receiving a courtesy visit from Vietnam counterpart Pham Minh Chinh, where the two leaders assessed the progress of cooperation between Malaysia…
Indonesian government targets 15,000 barrels per day from community oil wells
The energy ministry has identified around 7,000 potentially productive community wells in Aceh, Jambi, South Sumatra, Central Java and East Java.
Many Malaysians using less electricity as new tariffs loom
Many homeowners are considering having solar photovoltaic systems installed on their roofs, while others are looking at the “Time of Use” scheme, which offers lower rates…
Singapore electricity, gas prices to decrease from July to September due to lower energy and fuel costs
Electricity bills will decrease by 0.65 cent per kWh, while gas prices will fall by 0.44 cent per kWh, before goods and services tax.
Lao government eyes measures to ease effects of electricity price hike
Lawmakers expressed concern that higher energy bills could seriously impact both households and businesses, which are already burdened by high inflation.
Vietnam’s petrol market broadly stable in first half of 2025
The Ministry of Industry and Trade's report indicates that of the 29.5 million cubic metres of petrol products allocated to key traders this year, 28.3 million cubic metres were…