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ADB unveils fund to speed ASEAN power grid plans

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MANILA: The Asian Development Bank has launched a new multi-partner trust fund with about $25 million in initial backing to accelerate preparation of cross-border energy and transmission projects in Southeast Asia. The new vehicle, called the Regional Connectivity Fund for Energy in Southeast Asia, is aimed at advancing the ASEAN Power......
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China electric cars reshape fuel demand and Venezuela oil flows

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BEIJING: China’s rapid shift to electric vehicles is reshaping the world’s largest auto market and dulling growth in the transport fuel demand that once underpinned its appetite for imported crude, including heavy oil from Venezuela. The International Energy Agency said China sold over 11 million electric cars in 2024, with electric models......
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UAE and Korea strengthen cooperation in energy and advanced industry

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SEOUL, December 19, 2025: The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in energy, industry, and advanced technology during an official visit by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO. The visit included......
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New WEF platform aims to unlock capital for clean energy in emerging markets

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The World Economic Forum launched a platform to boost clean energy investment with 100 solutions from 47 countries, aiming to unlock $1.7 trillion in finance for emerging markets....
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Global clean energy investment set to reach $1.7 trillion, overtaking oil production

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Global investment in clean energy is projected to reach an impressive $1.7 trillion in 2023, marking a significant milestone as solar energy surpasses oil production for the first time. A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights that investment in clean energy technologies is outstripping spending on fossil......
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European Investment Bank supports circular economy with €3.4 billion lending

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Global investment in clean energy is projected to reach an impressive $1.7 trillion in 2023, marking a significant milestone as solar energy surpasses oil production for the first time. A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights that investment in clean energy technologies is outstripping spending on fossil......