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Malaysia stops imports from North Korea, closes embassy in Pyongyang
Relations between former friends Malaysia and North Korea hit rock bottom in the wake of the alleged assassination of Kim Jong-un’s estranged half-brother at...
Vietnam scraps plans to build nuclear power plants
Vietnam has decided to ditch plans to build two nuclear power plants in its southeastern Ninh Tuan province owing to soaring costs and safety...
Myanmar told to embark on wind energy
Myanmar in its quest to increase power production could adapt renewable energies such as wind energy and at the same time enticing investors in...
ASEAN’s oil bill to reach $240b by 2035: IEA
The thirst for oil in Southeast Asia will result in oil imports worth $240 billion annually by 2035, leaving nations exposed to price shocks,...
World Bank cuts financing for coal
On July 16, the World Bank held a closed-door meeting that marked a crucial moment for climate change.
Led by World Bank President Dr Jim...
Indonesia to acquire coal mines for $1b
Indonesia’s voracious energy demand has spurred state electricity utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) to establish a $1 billion budget for acquiring stakes in private...
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Thailand, Singapore most vulnerable to potential US recession
Southeast Asia could be seriously affected in case the US falls into recession, but some countries would be more badly hit than others, economists...