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Energy

From declarations to delivery: How Asean can finally rewire its energy grid

Coordinated investment, harmonised rules and protections for workers and households must underscore Southeast Asia’s push for a clean, connected power grid.
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Energy

Energy security in an age of disruption

While there is no single prescription for energy security, strengthening 'response capacity,' such as by establishing stockpiles, substituting sources, and diversifying suppliers, is essential. The point is not to eliminate vulnerabilities altogether, but to ensure that there are options when disruption arrives.
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Policy & Finance

War and climate

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz showed how quickly a regional conflict can throw global energy markets into chaos. By pushing governments toward coal and biofuels, the war could accelerate deforestation and undermine climate negotiations, with environmental consequences that will linger long after the fighting ends.
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Energy

Asean’s nuclear choices, geopolitical consequences

Southeast Asia’s nuclear push locks countries into long-term strategic alignments, reshaping regional autonomy as major powers compete for influence.

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10 September 2026

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Policy & Finance

Why Pacific Island states should seek collective security for the region

20 August 2026

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Energy

When a big energy project turns bad

14 August 2026

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Carbon & Climate

India’s critical mineral challenge in a new global resource order

12 August 2026

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Energy

China’s clean technology dominance reshapes global net zero transition

14 July 2026

India’s energy dependence has long represented one of the country’s most significant external vulnerabilities.

Carbon & Climate

E20 debate reveals India’s uneven energy transition trade-offs

26 June 2026

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Energy

To avoid climate peril, the world must electrify

18 June 2026

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Energy

How Taiwan is balancing between American, Chinese visions of energy dominance

17 June 2026

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Policy & Finance

The right incentives for climate action

15 June 2026

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Energy

In the age of the digital grid, who will govern Cambodia’s power data?

8 June 2026

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Energy

Walking Malaysia’s oil shock tightrope

24 May 2026

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Policy & Finance

Fossil fuel investments are a fiduciary risk

12 May 2026

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Energy

The energy crisis is reshaping Asia’s energy transition pathway

6 April 2026

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Energy

The energy transition has its own Strait of Hormuz

2 April 2026

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Energy

Iran conflict highlights Vietnam’s energy security and foreign policy vulnerabilities

31 March 2026

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Energy

Why national security is reshaping the energy transition

30 March 2026

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Water

Iran’s water weapon against the Gulf

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