UK, Taiwan, Vietnam eye Indonesia’s upcoming oil and gas bids
The push follows the launch of an expansive exploration program on Nov. 25, which offers 75 potential oil and gas blocks for the 2025-2027 period.
Energy
China leads across the board in global EV race
Electrification, AI systems, and charging networks give the nation's automakers a growing edge over international rivals.
Dhaka to import 20MW more from Nepal, taking total to 60MW
Joint meeting gives nod to set up expert panel to assess 683MW Sunkoshi III project and fast-track investment procedures.
Petrol-powered motorbikes to be banned during certain hours within urban centre of Hanoi from July 2026
In low-emission zones, gasoline-powered motorbikes and scooters will be banned from circulating depending on time frames or areas; vehicles operating on application platforms will…
Still waters, drowned lands: Hydroelectric dam devastates wildlife, livelihoods in Indonesia
The Indonesian government has rallied its forces to wage war against coal, forging a path toward green energy. However, there are concerns regarding the potential negative impacts…
Chinese President Xi calls for consolidating Sino-Russian partnership in energy
President Xi expressed China's readiness to work with Russia to promote the establishment of a fairer, just, balanced, and inclusive global energy governance system, thereby…
Lao government rolls out US$10 million subsidy to ease electricity costs
The subsidy follows growing concern over high living costs and is aimed at easing pressure on low-income families grappling with rising production and energy expenses.
Jakarta to allow US firms to sell energy to Indonesia without competitive bidding
Critics warn this preferential treatment distorts the market, potentially causing financial losses for Indonesian state-owned Pertamina by missing the best prices.
Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar outlines India’s priorities at G7, engages multiple leaders
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral and multilateral engagements at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meetings in Niagara, Canada, meeting a host of world…
Bangladesh to be 2nd-largest LNG importer in South Asia by 2035: IEA
The country's faster regasification expansion and declining domestic gas fields to drive higher imports.