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IEA: Access to energy improving worldwide, driven by renewables

IEA Energy Snapshot December 19, 2024

Having a reliable electricity supply is something many of us take for granted – including for sending and reading emails like this one. But hundreds of millions of people around the world today don’t have access to electricity.

Balancing growth and sustainability: Southeast Asia’s energy dilemma

Maryam Azish for bno Taipei Office December 17, 2024

With its rapidly growing economies, booming populations, and increasing urbanisation, Southeast Asia is witnessing a tremendous surge in energy demand

BCPG to invest $945mn in power projects, prioritising clean energy

bno - Bangkok Office December 10, 2024

BCPG Plc, the power generation arm of Bangchak Corporation, plans to invest over THB32bn ($945mn) in 2025 to fund new power projects, primarily focused on clean energy sources

Where does nuclear power-use stand in post-COP29 Asia?

bno - Taipei Office December 10, 2024

It is now a month since COP29 opened its doors to delegates from around the world in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan on November 11

US imposes preliminary duties on Southeast Asian solar imports

bno - Surabaya Office December 2, 2024

The US Commerce Department has announced preliminary duties of up to 271% on solar imports from Southeast Asia, citing findings that these products are being sold below production costs, harming domestic manufacturers

Southeast Asia’s rising energy demands and what lies ahead

Maryam Azish for bno November 29, 2024

As Southeast Asia continues to grow economically and urbanise at a rapid pace, the region is emerging as a key player in global energy markets

Southeast Asia expands pumped hydro to boost energy storage

Maryam Azish November 20, 2024

As Southeast Asia rapidly transitions toward renewable energy, countries across the region are investing heavily in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) to enhance grid stability and support sustainable growth

ThaiBev sets THB18bn for expansion, targets Southeast Asia growth

bno - Bangkok Office October 2, 2024

Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), the Singapore-listed food and beverage company, announced plans to allocate THB18bn this fiscal year for both domestic and international expansion

COMMENT: From Globalisation to “slowbalisation” as FDIs decline on trade and geopolitical woes

bne IntelliNews September 30, 2024

Global flows of foreign direct investment have trended downwards, both in absolute terms and as a share of world GDP, driven by multiple factors including changes in industrial organisation, increasing barriers to trade and investment.

Rising gold ETF inflows set to drive global bullion prices

bno - Mumbai Office September 27, 2024

Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly from Western investors, are expected to increase in the coming months, adding more upward momentum to already record-high bullion prices, analysts have said

Chiang Mai faces increased flood risk as vendors and shops close

bno - Bangkok Office September 25, 2024

As the rainy season approaches, local residents in Chiang Mai and surrounding villages are expressing growing concern over the city’s vulnerability to flooding.

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