Philippines weighs nuclear power as data centre demand grows
President Marcos said the country needs sufficient electricity to attract industries linked to AI and the digital economy.
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- AIVietnam
Vietnam–Australia forum launches platform for technology partnerships
The Hanoi meeting focused on turning bilateral cooperation commitments into projects in AI, semiconductors and digital technology.
- Green EnergyIndonesia
Indonesia puts green investment at centre of COP31 plans
Priority sectors include lower-emission rice farming, mangrove conservation and waste-to-energy projects, alongside efforts to strengthen carbon-market financing.
BII pledges US$1.6 billion for Southeast Asia’s renewable energy shift
British Climate Partners will channel about half of the investment, while private investors are expected to contribute a similar amount.
- AIIndonesia
Indonesia focuses AI rules on adoption amid calls for slower development
Deputy minister Nezar Patria said technology companies need to rethink their strategies, rather than stop automation.
- Green EnergyIndonesia
Indonesia prepares domestic crop supplies for bioethanol mandate
Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said mandatory implementation would start in 2027, with industrial capacity being assessed through 2028 to avoid ethanol imports.
- Green EnergyVietnam
Xuan Thien wins approval for ₫21.14 trillion solar project in Dak Lak
The planned complex will combine 1,000 MW of solar generation with battery storage offering 200 megawatt-hours of capacity.
- AIIndonesia
Indonesia seeks AI and semiconductor role for Bali economic zone
The Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center has started physics and neuroscience research programmes and a semiconductor forum with Tsinghua University.
- AIMalaysia
Malaysia targets 200,000 AI-skilled people under Budget 2027
The digital ministry also outlined AI adoption support for 4,000 businesses and training and certification for 5,000 AI professionals.
- Apps & PlatformsMalaysia
Kota Kinabalu’s RM300 million smart city project targets February 2028 completion
The project includes fibre networks, public Wi-Fi, 822 poles and 1,696 CCTV cameras, with MCMC funding operations for five years after development.
