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Oct 19
10:21
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Sarawak targets 15,000MW power capacity by 2035, with 60pc from renewables
KUCHING, Oct 19 — Sarawak aims for an electricity generation capacity of 15,000 megawatts (MW) by 2035, with at le...
Oct 19
10:02
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Macron opens Gulf tour after violent protests in France
Emmanuel Macron’s visit aims to secure commitments on diesel and oil supplies for France and strengthen economic and defence partnerships with Gulf states.
Oct 19
02:47
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Nations seek reset at UN talks as nature goals off track
Most countries pledged four years ago to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, but governments have been slow to fulfil their commitments.
Oct 19
01:01
CN CGTN state media
China
Montenegrin PM meets Chinese FM
Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajic met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Podgorica on Sunday. Both sides expressed willingness to further deepen bilateral relations and expand practical cooperation.
Oct 18
16:13
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Free trade deal with Canada pushed
PHILIPPINE Ambassador to Canada Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga raised the importance of concluding the Philippines-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Asean-Canada FTA to expand trade, attract investment, and strengthen economic ties. Chan-Gonzaga …
Oct 18
10:39
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thailand pursues US$200 million World Bank loan for clean energy
Thailand is pursuing a US$200 million World Bank loan to fund solar power installations and energy-saving upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, as part of new clean energy investment plans announced …
Oct 18
05:58
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Beyond Income: What the United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Report Means for Timor-Leste
By: Dionísio Babo Soares* Understanding the real meaning of poverty. Timor-Leste has made considerable progress since restoring independence in 2002, thanks to successive governments, national institutions, communities, and development partners. The IX …
Oct 18
05:50
PH GMA Network
Philippines
PH, US eye expanded cooperation on energy security
The Philippines and the United States are looking to expand their cooperation on energy security and diversify energy sources following a meeting in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15.
Oct 18
03:14
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Some areas in Metro Manila, four provinces to have power interruptions due to maintenance works
MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will have power interruptions this week due to maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday.In Quezon City, some parts of …
Oct 17
19:35
SG Mothership
Singapore
PM Wong to make official visits to Qatar & UAE from Oct. 18 to 22
This will be the first time PM Wong has visited either country as PM.
Oct 17
11:28
CN CGTN state media
China
How China's Ulanqab is working to power AI with greener energy
How China's Ulanqab is working to power AI with greener energy
Oct 17
10:34
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Zelensky says Trump waiving sanctions ‘rewards’ Putin
Volodymyr Zelensky also warned Moscow was trying to deprive 'millions' of Ukrainians of heat and electricity before winter.
Oct 17
09:26
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Sri Lanka suffers nationwide electricity blackout
The country was without grid power for more than two hours on Saturday (Oct 17), with no clear timeline for when electricity would be restored.
Oct 17
09:17
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Sri Lanka suffers nationwide electricity blackout
The country was without grid power for more than two hours, with no clear timeline for when electricity would be restored.
Oct 17
09:00
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
PM Wong to visit Qatar, UAE in first trip to Middle East since taking office
The visits will provide an opportunity for Singapore to exchange views on recent developments in the region and strengthen cooperation with both countries in areas of mutual interest, such as in energy …
Oct 17
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
NGCP raises yellow alert on electricity over Visayas grid anew on Oct. 17
MANILA, Philippines — Merely hours after it lifted its power supply warning, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Saturday raised again the yellow alert over the Visayas power grid …
Oct 17
05:44
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US military says Iran cut off from maritime trade in economic pressure campaign
US Central Command chief Brad Cooper says recent efforts target Iranian oil exports, digital financing and security forces’ ability to pay their personnel.
Oct 17
01:15
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Malaysia needs to produce more local petroleum traders, says industry MSMalaysia perlu lahir lebih ramai pedagang petroleum tempatan, kata industri
Akses pembiayaan dan latihan perdagangan penting untuk menjadikan Malaysia hab petroleum serantau.
Oct 16
23:06
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Iran ships some LPG, jet fuel to Myanmar despite US blockade, data shows
Iran has managed to export some liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel since July, despite a U.S. naval blockade, shipping intelligence showed and people involved in security said. Tehran has in recent …
Oct 16
15:53
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Iraq says it lost US$60bil as Mideast war hits oil exports
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz forced Iraq to halt most of its oil production.
Oct 16
14:25
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Opposing Thai views on IMF and World Bank Protests Expose a Divide in Empathy
​Thai police were probably afraid that no journalists would turn up to cover the protests against the IMF-World Bank meetings, so on Thursday they beat up the anti-IMF-World Bank protesters in Bangkok …
Oct 16
12:03
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Two TNB contractors critically injured by electric shock as substation fire triggers Johor Bahru blackout (VIDEO)
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 16 — Two Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) contractors were critically injured after suffering electri...
Oct 16
10:31
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Indonesia targets electricity access for all villages by 2030
The Indonesian government aims to ensure that all villages across the country have access to electricity by ...
Oct 16
05:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Students study using candles due to frequent power outages in Tongod MSPelajar ulang kaji guna lilin akibat kekerapan gangguan bekalan elektrik di Tongod
Adun Kuamut Masiung Banah berkata gangguan bekalan elektrik sejak minggu lalu menjejaskan tiga sekolah berasrama di Tongod, termasuk pelajar sedang membuat persediaan menghadapi SPM dan STPM.
Oct 15
22:23
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Regime re-opens oil refinery in Yangon; Myanmar’s nuclear pact with Russia examined
Regime re-opens oil refinery in Yangon to cut fuel imports Regime leader Min Aung Hlaing attended the re-opening ceremony of the Thanlyin Oil Refinery (Phase 1) in Yangon Region’s Thanlyin Township on …
Oct 15
13:16
CN The Diplomat China Power
China
How Chinese Clean Tech Is Reshaping Ukraine’s Wartime Energy Security
Despite China’s close ties with Russia, Chinese solar energy technology is giving Ukraine badly needed energy resilience.
Oct 15
10:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Selangor’s Worldwide Holdings eyes nuclear power plant project
It expects to make a final investment decision on the nuclear option by 2031.
Oct 15
10:37
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
AI boom puts growing strain on electricity grids, says Hitachi Energy CEO
Speaking to CNA at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi, Hitachi Energy’s Andreas Schierenbeck says expanding electricity networks is essential to meeting rising energy needs.
Oct 15
05:58
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Regime re-opens Thanlyin oil refinery to mitigate fuel sanctions and boost jet fuel supply
Regime leader Min Aung Hlaing attended the re-opening ceremony of the Thanlyin Oil Refinery (Phase 1) in Yangon Region’s Thanlyin Township on Wednesday. Thanlyin is located nine miles (14 km) southeast of …
Oct 15
05:50
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Batam blackout may have been caused by lightning, bat interference: Minister
The widespread power outage is estimated to have caused economic losses of around 233.5 billion rupiah (US$13 million), according to economic experts.
Oct 15
05:29
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Trump doubles down on $50b Korean investment claim for Alaska LNG ahead of midterms
US President Donald Trump has again asserted South Korea pledged $50 billion to a massive liquefied natural gas project in Alaska, despite Seoul's insistence that no final investment decision has been made, …
Oct 15
05:17
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Posco targets LNG cargo tank market with Hanwha Ocean
Posco said Thursday it signed a memorandum of understanding with Hanwha Ocean to develop and test liquefied natural gas carrier cargo tanks made from its proprietary high-manganese steel, aiming to expand the …
Oct 15
05:09
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Govt tightens conditions for data centres
Operators will no longer benefit from electricity subsidies meant for households and other sectors, but must pay for their full reserved capacity even if they use less.
Oct 15
04:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Govt reviewing electricity tariffs for fairer charges next year
Deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof says the review aims to separate domestic and industrial tariffs, especially for premises that have bigger electricity demands, like data centres.
Oct 15
03:52
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UN development chief sounds alarm on growing poverty after Iran war shock
About 130 million people risk being pushed into poverty this year if rising energy and food prices are fully passed on without subsidies.
Oct 15
02:45
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
TNB: Malaysia needs massive power generation investment now
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) said there is a need for substantial investment in power generati...
Oct 15
02:19
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Nearly half of Filipinos want government to pay system loss costs — survey
MANILA, Philippines — Nearly half of Filipino adults want the government to shoulder electricity system loss charges that are presently being shouldered by consumers, a survey by Momentum Research showed.System loss refers …
Oct 15
01:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Finance Ministry: RON97 down to RM5.10, diesel to RM5.17
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The retail prices of RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 petrol will fall by 5 sen per litre each...
Oct 15
00:41
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
In Dewan Rakyat today: Haze, electricity tariffs, and data centres
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The Dewan Rakyat is expected to discuss several key issues today, including increases in do...
Oct 14
22:08
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Trump claims again S. Korea to invest in Alaska LNG project under trade deal
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that South Korea will invest $50 billion in a massive liquefied natural gas project in Alaska as part of an investment agreement with Washington, despite uncertainty …