Second trial retrieval of debris at Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan begins
The debris continues to emit strong radiation that can kill people within minutes if they come close to it, requiring the operation to be done remotely.
Energy
With Malaysia at helm of ASEAN, bloc to step up push for greater regional energy integration
In outlining Malaysia’s vision for ASEAN’s energy future, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the country will leverage collective strengths to build a…
Bhutan targets 485 MW green hydrogen capacity by 2050
This is part of USD 395 million green hydrogen strategy to support the decarbonisation of transport and industrial sectors in the country by 2050.
Vietnam sets new framework for retail electricity pricing
The pricing structure is set to be excluding value-added tax (VAT), providing clarity for both consumers and suppliers regarding the cost of electricity.
First solar-powered electric boats to ply Singapore River by April 2025
Noting that river boats are mostly deployed in the evenings and at night, Pyxis founder and chief executive Tommy Phun said the solar-powered vessels can harvest the sun’s…
Diplomatic lapse: The Korea Herald
The US Department of Energy (DOE) put South Korea in the lowest category of its “sensitive and other designated countries list” in early January under the Biden…
Vietnam seeks French support for nuclear energy development
Receiving French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet and EDF's Senior VP Government and International Affairs Erkki Maillard in Hanoi, PM Chinh appreciated the role of French…
Bhutan and India deepen energy ties with new power agreements
The agreements, signed between the Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) and PTC India, will deepen cross-border electricity trade, enhancing energy security, and driving economic…
Indonesian government to continue oil palm cultivation on confiscated land
The government plans to utilise 221,000 hectares of confiscated oil palm plantations, much of it protected forest land, to continue planting oil palm as part of its effort to…
Several settlements in Nepal’s Palpa reel under severe water shortage after pumps break down
The Lumbini provincial government built over 75 water lifting projects in Palpa’s 10 local units, but maintenance has been neglected.