Energy security

Morgan Stanley sees US$5.5 trillion Asia energy investment boom driven by AI, energy security

The call aligns with COP31 host Turkey’s push for a global target of electricity supplying 35% of the world’s energy demand by 2035.

Global business leaders back faster electrification shift to cut fossil fuel costs and boost energy security

Asia is where there will be "corporate and policy conversations" about energy security, says Bernard Mensah, president of international at Bank of America.

Middle East conflict pushes Asia into next phase of energy rethink: Bank of America

Coal has been one of the fastest growing fuels for South-east Asia’s rising energy needs over the past decade.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 199: S-E Asia’s exposed energy mix; CSE Global’s boardroom drama

Russia's President Vladimir Putin will have “a marathon” of bilateral talks with Asean leaders, according to Kremlin.

Putin to host Asean leaders in first summit since Ukraine invasion

Chinese travelers are changing the way they travel: rail journeys grew by about 10% year on year in March and April.
NEWS ANALYSIS

China learns to live on less fuel, to the relief of oil markets

More than three months into the Iran conflict, higher oil prices are compounding risks for highly indebted borrowers.

Global junk debt flashes warning on growing risk of stagflation

It is eager to continue partnering with Asean on expanding the Asean Power Agreement, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said.

US working to release energy reserves, boost sales of gas to Asean

International oil and gas majors, including TotalEnergies, are keen on potentially starting offshore exploration activities in the Gulf of Thailand.

Global fuel crisis adds urgency to Cambodian push to tap US$300 billion energy resources