Strengthening Regional and International Cooperation in Financing Clean Energy in ASEAN Post-Crisis

Keppel and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have partnered to facilitate up to US$1.5 billion in sustainable infrastructure investments across Asia-Pacific by 2030. The five-year collaboration will target green, tech-enabled projects in energy, transport, and urban services, addressing the region’s growing infrastructure needs amid rapid urbanization and digitalization.

The ASEAN Centre for Energy received a $7.7 million World Bank grant to advance the ASEAN Power Grid, aiming for operation by 2045. The funding supports technical studies, project preparation, and ACE’s capacity to coordinate regional power trade under the ASEAN Vision 2020 framework.

Singapore has issued draft guidance on the use of carbon credits to support corporate decarbonization efforts. The guidelines stress using credits only after all viable emissions reductions and outline principles for high-quality credits, including additionality, permanence, and transparency. Companies are encouraged to manage credit risks and disclose usage.

Việt Nam is advancing its energy transition with strong offshore wind potential of 600GW—the highest in Southeast Asia. The updated Power Development Plan (PDP8) prioritizes renewables, energy storage, and green fuels. While challenges remain in grid upgrades and energy security, digitalization and international cooperation offer critical opportunities for sustainable growth.