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Nov 2
21:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US signals progress in talks with Iran to avert renewed war
President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran 'could happen', as Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions.
Nov 2
13:00
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Orang Asli village near KL still struggles with electricity despite solar projects
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — As the sun sets over Kampung Orang Asli Sg Relang, a devouring darkness comes with the stret...
Nov 2
09:43
CN CGTN state media
China
China mulls amendment to Law on Renewable Energy
China's top legislature on Monday began deliberating a draft amendment to the Law on Renewable Energy that would strengthen the management of renewable energy development and construction.
Nov 2
09:35
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Laos’s wind farm powers Vietnam’s growth as region diversifies energy sources
Laos's 600MW Monsoon Wind Power Project, an approximately US$950-million development, is Asia's first cross-border wind project and Southeast Asia's largest wind farm.
Nov 2
08:09
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
World’s energy supply buffers have been eroded, says ADNOC CEO
Diesel stockpiles in some areas are at 35-year lows for this time of the season, while others face an LNG supply gap of 600 billion cubic feet.
Nov 2
05:02
LA Laotian Times
Laos
Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore
Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed agreement to supply up to 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity to Singapore. On 30 October, Électricité du …
Nov 1
21:38
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Bulgarian president wins runoff vote as Black Sea attacks raise stakes
The country remains divided over its ties with Moscow, particularly after suspected spillover from the Russia-Ukraine war left 21 people missing in the Black Sea.
Nov 1
14:12
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Opec+ keeps December oil output targets steady ahead of tougher call for 2027
All members of the 21-country group are due to meet on Nov 29, when analysts expect them to decide on 2027 quotas.
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Nov 1
12:30
CN South China Morning Post
China
Washington’s unending vendetta against Cuba
Last week, the United Nations General Assembly called for the 34th time for an end to the US embargo on Cuba. The resolution passed by 130 votes to 17, with 25 abstentions. …
Nov 1
09:32
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Qatari LNG tanker struck in Gulf, says state media
The liquefied natural gas carrier Al Mayeda was struck by 'unidentified objects', but no crew members were injured and there was no environmental impact, says Qatar News Agency.
Nov 1
05:47
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Cooperatives urged to support Indonesia's national energy supply chain
The Cooperatives Ministry has called on Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDKMP) to join the national energy supply ...
Nov 1
01:56
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Some areas in Metro Manila, four provinces to have power interruptions due to maintenance works
MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal will have power interruptions this week due to maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday.Some parts …
Nov 1
01:23
CN CGTN state media
China
G20 FM meeting ends without joint communique amid deep divisions
A two-day meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers ended in Atlanta on Saturday without a joint communique, as participants failed to reach consensus on major global geopolitical and economic …
Nov 1
00:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
DOE on ‘Undas’ energy supply alert
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) said it is monitoring the country’s electricity and fuel supply amid the expected increase in travel and public activity during the “Undas” or All …
Oct 31
08:29
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Egypt fears escalation in Iran war would be more destructive
Foreign minister Badr Abdelatty warned that another round of fighting would lead nowhere, calling for lessons to be learned from the past.
Oct 30
15:55
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
LNG traded by Singapore-based firms usually does not physically pass through Singapore, says METI
The Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry was responding to claims by Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia that some LNG shipped from Indonesia to Singapore was subsequently resold to …
Oct 30
12:19
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
ExxonMobil profits double to US$15.4bil on oil price surge
Profits in the period were slightly more than double the US$7.5 billion in the year-ago period, while revenues were about 33% higher at US$113.2 billion.
Oct 30
12:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
PH, Abu Dhabi firm eyeing strategic petroleum reserves partnership
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) are exploring a strategic petroleum reserves partnership to reduce the country’s vulnerability to disruptions in the global oil supply. In …
Oct 30
09:38
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Taxes, high oil prices set to spur more UK energy deals
Oil and gas mergers and acquisitions involving a UK target or buyer have reached US$19.6 billion year-to-date, surpassing US$16.5 billion recorded for all of 2025, according to LSEG data.
Oct 30
09:12
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
MoF Inc firm signs repurposing deal with Chinese bank to finance Perak water project
Ministry says the agreement represents a 'significant achievement' in the partial recovery of RM8 billion in loans from Cexim to finance the now-terminated trans-Sabah gas and other pipeline projects.
Oct 30
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Excessive cutting of support columns blamed for deadly Ulsan power plant collapse
The deadly collapse of a boiler tower at a power plant in Ulsan last November was caused by excessive cutting of support columns ahead of its planned demolition by explosives, according to …
Oct 30
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Newly designed buildings to supply 8% of electricity in Seoul
Newly approved buildings across the capital of Korea are expected to generate 3,811 gigawatt-hours of renewable energy annually, driven by city mandates requiring solar facades and geothermal heating in building designs. According …
Oct 30
05:30
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Flood-prone gravel road in Baram serving 3,000 residents needs urgent upgrade, say locals
MIRI, Oct 30 — Baram residents are calling for urgent repairs and upgrading of the deteriorating gravel road linki...
Oct 30
03:02
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Petronas records RM152.4b revenue in first half of 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recorded revenue of RM152.4 billion in the first half of...
Oct 30
02:41
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia’s inflation eases to 1.8pc in September, govt monitors global cost pressures
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Malaysia’s inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent last month from 1.9 per cent in August...
Oct 30
01:00
VN VN Express state media
Vietnam
KN Energies seeks partners to develop LNG infrastructure in Vietnam VIKN Energies tìm đối tác phát triển hạ tầng LNG tại Việt Nam
Với kinh nghiệm vận hành hạ tầng LNG quốc tế, KN Energies kỳ vọng tham gia các dự án năng lượng tại Việt Nam, cung cấp giải pháp linh hoạt, có khả …
Oct 30
00:52
MO Macau Daily Times
Macau
China’s record-breaking exports of clean tech making big dent in emissions
China is exporting a record amount of clean energy technology and equipment as the energy crisis from the Iran war drives surging demand for renewables, and that will help reduce global emissions, …
Oct 29
18:30
SG Mothership
Singapore
METI, EMA, & US Department of Energy call for greater cooperation for energy development
The full report will be released in early 2027.
Oct 29
16:28
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
‘ASEAN, NOT CHINA, SETS AGENDA FOR BLOC’
LAPU-LAPU CITY — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday asserted Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states’ authority over the bloc’s processes after China accused the Philippines of undermining the …
Oct 29
12:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Ex-UN chief urges green transition to drive growth, boost competitiveness
Ban Ki-moon, president and chair of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), urged countries on Thursday to accelerate the shift toward a greener economy to secure long-term growth and strengthen their global …
Oct 29
10:05
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Taiwan semiconductor group backs govt review of nuclear power restart
The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association says a stable and sufficient electricity supply is crucial to supporting the semiconductor industry.
Oct 29
06:37
CN CGTN state media
China
China expands foreign business access at Hainan free trade port
China has unveiled 16 measures to make it easier for foreign businesses and professionals to operate in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the world's largest FTP by area, with new policies …
Oct 29
04:39
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste, Australia deepen business and investment ties
DÍLI, 29 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste is seeking to attract more private investment to diversify its economy, boost domestic production and create jobs as the government works to reduce its reliance …
Oct 29
03:52
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Asean, daialogue partners urged to boost security cooperation, uphold intl law, protect migrant workers
LAPU-LAPU CITY — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday urged Asean member states and their dialogue partners to strengthen regional security cooperation, uphold international law and protect migrant workers and seafarers …
Oct 29
00:54
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Learn from Indonesia-Singapore gas row, build up own energy resources, maritime expert tells govt
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Indonesia’s move to cut natural gas exports to Singapore should be a reminder f...
Oct 28
16:23
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH in talks with several countries for oil storage – Garin
SINGAPORE — The Philippines is in talks with Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States to store oil in the fuel-import-dependent nation, its energy secretary said on Wednesday, in a bid to …
Oct 28
16:20
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
US-Asean defense framework proposed
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed the creation of an “ambitious” new US-Asean defense framework on Wednesday, telling the bloc’s leaders it could help them navigate “critically important” years ahead.The United States …
Oct 28
10:21
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Govt puts 24 data centre applications on hold pending water, power checks
Investment, trade and industry minister Johari Ghani says authorities will prioritise the 117 approved projects, and ensure that new developments do not strain existing resources.
Oct 28
10:06
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
UAE to supply Indonesia with up to 30 million barrels of crude oil
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers to supply up to 30 million barrels of crude oil to Indonesia under favorable ...
Oct 28
06:39
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia calls for stronger global gas cooperation amid supply risks and price volatility
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia has called for stronger international cooperation to ensure stable global gas mark...