Fossil gas expansion seen to worsen energy security
Southeast Asia is becoming Asia’s fossil gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub, with the Philippines having one of the largest planned gas power expansion and LNG import terminals. However, this massive fossil gas expansion is seen as a threat as it will worsen the region’s energy security and dependence on imported fuel, based on a […]
SEA ride-hailing services race towards green mobility
Southeast Asian ride-hailing and food delivery services are racing toward eco-friendly mobility, with targets to deploy more electric and low emission vehicles as governments and investors push for greener economies.
Trade Ministry looks to ASEAN to offload excess electricity
The Trade Ministry has called for progress to be made on the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative, which could help Indonesia deal with its current electricity oversupply, including by exporting excess power to neighboring countries.
From Singapore to Malaysia and Philippines, Asean’s interest in Biden’s IPEF a signal to China it wants better ‘balance of power’ in region
After Trump withdrew the US from the TPP, Washington’s economic disengagement from the region had enabled China to ‘grow its economic footprint in Asia unhindered’
B20 elucidates on ASEAN’s condition through traffic light imagery
Davos, Switzerland (ANTARA) – Indonesia B20 Chair Shinta Kamdani used the traffic light imagery concept at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 Strategic Outlook on ASEAN to highlight challenges that ASEAN encounters within the geo-economic and political context.
Renewable energy trading within Asean power grid important for sustainability – TNB
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Collaboration in energy trading, especially generated from renewable sources among the Asean power grid will be important for sustainability and energy adequacy, said Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB).
Asian automakers compete for EV market in Southeast Asia
In late March, the Bangkok International Motor Show was held in Thailand, known as the “Detroit of Asia” due to its high concentration of automobile industries. Companies competed to introduce EVs, demonstrating that the age of the electric vehicle has arrived. At the booth of China’s Great Wall Motor Co., Narong Sritalayon, the managing director […]
US-Asean Summit sends strong signal to invest in PH
The success of the recent US-Asean Special Summit sends a strong message of pushing for deeper economic engagement between the US and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states, especially on more jobs and investments for the Philippines.
ABeam upbeat on electric vehicle industry
The electric vehicle (EV) industry in Thailand is expected to grow rapidly after the pandemic is controlled, given the government’s greater efforts to boost EV sales and production, says global consulting firm ABeam Consulting (Thailand).
Joining the EV revolution in Asean
Governments in Southeast Asia are floating very ambitious plans to capture a share of the electric vehicle market. And rightfully so.