Asia Energy
East Asia’s regional embrace of nuclear power sees Taiwan sitting alone in the corner
In a baffling turn, Taiwan, long a technological and economic powerhouse, has allowed populist politics to sideline science and logic.
Syria receives IMF visit for first time since 2009
Conflict-torn country faces “enormous challenges”, says mission. Majority of GDP wiped out. Restoring power infrastructure alone could cost at least $40bn.
China’s curb on rare earth magnet exports could significantly impact Indian EV manufacturing
India’s automotive sector is navigating an emerging supply-side challenge as China’s recent export controls on rare earth elements and magnets begin to disrupt shipments and strain global supply networks.
Gas flowing from Iran to Turkey without interruption, says minister
Fifth of Turkey's oil imports pass Strait of Hormuz. Ankara confident it could replace these shipments if passage was disrupted amid conflict.
Xi signs treaty to elevate China's ties with Central Asia at Astana summit
Document refers to "permanent good-neighbourliness and friendly cooperation". Chinese leader takes jab at US, saying trade and tariff wars "produce no winners".
ING: Oil in focus as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Commodity markets are focused on escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, with the Middle Eastern conflict sparking a surge in oil prices.
Kazakhstan awards Russia, China one nuclear plant project each, Uzbekistan revises its plan to include large facility
Solution favoured by Astana will help balance relations with Moscow and Beijing.
Why South Korea must prioritise bilateral nuclear research over fragmented one-off projects
Should South Korea continue spreading its efforts across short-term, individual projects – often tied to specific, time-consuming contracts – or should it double down on long-term, bilateral nuclear research partnerships?
CNG vehicle adoption accelerates across India
Air pollution remains a severe public health challenge in North India, especially during the winter months, with several cities in the region regularly feature among the world’s top ten most polluted.
Global energy investment to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, but problems with grids remain – IEA
Global energy investment is projected to reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, despite continued economic uncertainty and heightened geopolitical risks, according to the International Energy Agency.
Pakistan’s power sector in 2025 at a critical juncture
The country recorded notable growth in solar energy deployment and added new renewable capacity, but these gains came against the backdrop of deep-rooted structural challenges
Japan: the land where ancient geothermal use is part of the problem
Onsen have long been a part of the daily lives of Japanese, and are seen as so integral to the culture as likely to trump any ‘new-fangled’ technological ideas in the eyes of many – younger Japanese included.
India’s remote Northeast emerges as a green energy frontier
India’s Northeast is gaining renewed strategic and economic significance as the country recalibrates its regional posture amid evolving geopolitical dynamics
US tariffs: threat or opportunity for ASEAN’s clean energy ambitions?
In April, when US President Donald Trump announced steep import tariffs targeting a swathe of sectors, reigniting concerns among many ASEAN countries that have flourished under the China+1 strategy.
INTERVIEW: Karen Chen – adviser to the Taiwan Geothermal Association
Currently, there are over 20 geothermal projects either operational or under development across Taiwan with massive potential across – or under – the main island.
China launches first offshore carbon capture project to support emissions goals
China National Offshore Oil Corporation has commenced operations at the country’s first offshore carbon capture and storage facility, located in the Pearl River Mouth Basin.
US panel's ruling clears path for hefty tariffs on solar imports
As a result of the ITC’s decision, the Department of Commerce will now issue orders enforcing countervailing and anti-dumping duties on those solar products. These tariffs were finalised by the department last month.
Indonesia's energy future: The structural hurdles to achieving independence
As Indonesia accelerates its march toward energy independence, President Prabowo Subianto's administration has made ambitious declarations: achieving full energy sovereignty within five years
China’s CO2 emissions go into reverse for the first time
For the first time, China, the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, has seen its CO2 emissions go into reverse and start falling, despite a rapid growth in demand for power.
Russia eyes deeper coal partnership with India amid long-term supply plans
Russia’s coal reserves are sufficient to meet domestic demand for over 500 years, and the country sees significant scope for deepening cooperation with India in the coal sector.