Month: August 2025
Cyberthreats: A catastrophe in the making
With novel technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), blockchain...
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ADB, GSA to open green data center in Thailand
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a green loan worth THB900 million (USD 26.8 million)...
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Philippines’ DOE targets 100 per cent RE for EV charging by 2040
The Department of Energy (DOE) is aiming for all electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the...
Read MoreSelf-driving shuttles to begin trials in Punggol
The Government of Singapore is set to begin autonomous shuttle trials in Punggol by the last quarter of 2025, following the arrival of new five-seater self-driving vehicles from China-based WeRide. The vehicles, called GXRs,...
Read MorePetrovietnam, CIP to develop Vietnam’s first offshore wind project
The Government of Vietnam, through Vietnam National Industry – Energy Group (Petrovietnam), has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to develop the country’s first offshore...
Read MorePhilippines, UK advance collaboration on carbon credit framework
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) is working with the UK government to develop a framework for the generation and management of carbon credits in the energy sector. The draft Department Circular, recently released by...
Read MoreWillowglen secures MYR86.5 million upgradation contract in Singapore
Malaysia-based Willowglen MSC has won a MYR86.5 million contract from Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) to replace an expressway traffic and communication system. The four-year project will run until July 2029 and is...
Read MoreVietnam’s UTC and Ericsson to accelerate 5G digital transformation
The Government of Vietnam is advancing its digital transformation agenda with a new collaboration between Ericsson and the University of Transport and Communications (UTC). The partnership aims to equip students with knowledge...
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Financing Offshore Wind in APAC
This is an extract from a recent finance paper ‘Financing Offshore Wind in APAC” by GWEC. This...
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IIF disburses IDR42.5 trillion for infrastructure projects
Indonesia Infrastructure Finance (IIF) has allocated IDR42.5 trillion in financing for more than...
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Malaysia to launch ETS-3 and LRT-3 services by 2025-end
Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) has confirmed that the Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) to...
Read MoreGamuda, Gentari to develop 1.5 GW Solar and BESS portfolio for data centres
Gamuda Energy and Gentari Renewables have partnered to develop up to 1.5 GW of solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Malaysia, aimed at supplying hyperscale data centers. The initiative responds to growing...
Read MorePhilippines strengthens digital infrastructure push
The Government of the Philippines has committed to boosting the country’s digital infrastructure to keep pace with global advancements in technology. The digital systems will be leveraged to speed up public services, improve...
Read MoreIndonesia completes section of IKN toll road project
The Government of Indonesia has completed construction of the IKN Section 3A Karangjoang–KKT Kariangau toll road, a key link in the Balikpapan–IKN corridor. The section connects with the Balikpapan–Samarinda Toll Road and forms...
Read MoreMalaysia eyes Vietnam’s wind power for regional energy grid
Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation has outlined plans to step up participation in the ASEAN Power Grid Initiative, focusing on greater energy security and opportunities for cross-border power...
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Views of YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim
“Ensuring universal access to reliable and affordable energy is a foundational pillar for a just...
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Vietnam issues multiple tenders for railway and metro works
Authorities in Vietnam have invited bids for a series of tenders covering railway surveying,...
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