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Hyundai Shows Neira Electric MPV Prototype in Indonesia Motor Show

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled its Neira prototype at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in Tangerang, signaling a major expansion of its electric vehicle strategy in Southeast Asia. Officially described by the South Korean automaker as a three-row family vehicle, the Neira is tailored specifically to … [continued]

Even Under Extreme Warming, ASEAN’s Wind & Solar Generation Variation From Normal Will Be Less…

Distributed renewables offer far greater resilience to the power system during extreme climate events than fossil fuel systems. Jakarta — Distributed renewable energy networks are far more resilient to climate shocks and natural disasters than the centralised fossil fuel systems that still dominate Southeast Asia’s power supply, according to a new … [continued]

Malaysia Is Emerging As Southeast Asia’s Next EV Manufacturing Hub

XPENG is the latest proof Malaysia’s ambitions to become a regional electric vehicle manufacturing center took another significant step forward in June, as the first locally assembled XPENG G6 rolled off the production line at EP Manufacturing Berhad’s (EPMB) facility in Melaka. On its own, the milestone marks the beginning … [continued]

Energy Forum Signals Asia’s Clean Energy Transition Is Entering A New, High-Stakes Phase

The Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2026 in Manila arrived at a moment when the region’s energy systems are under unprecedented pressure. As geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt global fuel markets, artificial intelligence data centers are driving electricity demand to historic highs, and more than 400 million people across Asia … [continued]

XPENG to Begin Local Assembly in Malaysia by Mid-2026

XPENG is expanding into the Southeast Asia region, as it just signed an agreement with Malaysian industrial partner EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) to begin local assembly operations in Malacca, with production scheduled to commence in 2026, the companies announced Thursday. The announcement came after XPENG announced on December 12 that … [continued]

Philippines Charts Course For Green Energy Momentum At SIEW 2025

Sets the stage for ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026 SINGAPORE — As the curtain closed on Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2025, a clear message resonated from the Philippine delegation: the archipelago is not just participating in the global energy transition, but actively positioning itself as a leader, particularly with its … [continued]

Singapore and Sweden Strengthen Energy Partnership at SIEW 2025

SINGAPORE — The Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) and the Swedish government inaugurated a bilateral energy forum on the sidelines of the 18th Singapore International Energy Week, transforming a diplomatic understanding signed during a royal state visit into an operational framework for clean energy cooperation. Strategic context The Singapore … [continued]