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Philippine authorities pump 5MW into Catanduanes grid amidst shortages
Emergency unit lifts supply pressure in provincial system.
Philippine authorities pump 5MW into Catanduanes grid amidst shortages
Emergency unit lifts supply pressure in provincial system.
Philippines courts Swedish manufacturing investment to boost jobs
They also tackled industrial investment and its potential to support employment.
Philippines and Sweden explore energy transition cooperation
They discussed offshore wind, solar, AI, and cybersecurity cooperation.
ADB calls for connected power systems in Asia Pacific
The Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative is expected to mobilise $50b by 2035.
India’s merchant battery storage faces first regulatory test
Draft central and state rules restrict grid charging.
PH-Japan fuel stockpiling plan targets supply resilience
The fuel security plan advances as global supply disruption pressure builds.
Asia’s geothermal boom slows as regulatory risks mount
Installed capacities were up 113% in the 25 years to 2020.
Hong Kong to establish international commercial court
The planned court will handle complex, high-value international and cross-border commercial disputes.
Philippines, China's Panhua strengthen ties with $3.5b steel project
This is one of the largest foreign investments in the Philippines' steel sector.
Singapore refreshes retail digital plan to drive AI adoption amongst SMEs
It places stronger focus on AI adoption across retail operations.
Asian cities gain ground in global competitiveness race: BCG
Shenzhen led in speed of change, whilst Shanghai and Central Asian cities narrowed the gap in livability.
Singapore, World Bank launch joint programme to scale carbon trading
The initiative will help countries develop interoperable digital carbon registries.
UK development investor BII commits $30m to SG climate fund
The fund backs a BlackRock-managed industrial decarbonisation programme.
Singapore injects $19.2m into global facility for Article 6 carbon push
It is the first Asian CTF contributor, joining the UK, New Zealand, Norway, and Sweden.
Timor-Leste connects 450 remote villages to high-speed internet
Government initiative part of nationwide digital reform agenda.
Government launches export support programme in South Korea
Goal is to develop 500 key exporters with annual exports of at least $10m.
ESR proposes “career bridges” and early support for retrenched workers
Plan outlines faster assistance and structured pathways for disrupted workers.
