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Chinese Crude Imports Rebound, Pressuring Global Oil Prices
Chinese customs data shows August crude imports climbed 6.2% month-on-month, with September volumes also increasing, as refiners gradually restock.

Taiwan MOEA outlines power stability plan at APEC
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs presented its strategy for ensuring reliable energy supplies to support advanced industries at the 16th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting.

CPC Oil Exports Rebound 22% in August as Black Sea Attacks Ease
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium transported 6.288 million metric tons of crude last month, recovering from July's dip caused by disruptions to tanker traffic.

Thailand, Vietnam Solar Shift Pressures Laos Power Exports
Laos earns US$2.6 billion annually from electricity sales, but key importers Thailand and Vietnam are investing heavily in domestic solar and wind generation.

Nepal Floods Halt Hydropower Exports to Bangladesh; India Transit Issues Persist
Monsoon floods in Nepal have stopped hydropower exports to Bangladesh, damaging generation capacity. This disruption highlights ongoing challenges with transit capacity through India's grid.

Vietnam Adjusts Fuel Prices: Gasoline Rises, Diesel Falls
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Finance announced varied fuel price adjustments on Thursday. Gasoline costs increased, while diesel prices saw a reduction. Global market shifts drove these changes.

IEEFA: Indonesia Must Integrate 100 GW Solar Goal into National Power Plan
Indonesia's 100 gigawatt solar target needs integration into its national electricity strategy, IEEFA states. This would coordinate investments as solar costs fall below coal.

Oil Climbs on Hormuz Fears, WTI Nears US$91
Crude benchmarks advanced for a third session, driven by heightened concerns over energy flow interruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 5.2% on Tuesday, its largest increase in five weeks.

A Southeast Asian Nation Ranks 10th in 2025 Gold Output
A Southeast Asian country became one of the world's top ten gold producers in 2025. Its mines yielded 104.2 tonnes, placing it among leading global suppliers.

Shandong Eliminates 17.5 GW Coal Capacity, Faces Heating Supply Test
Shandong province has removed 17.5 gigawatts of small coal-fired power capacity. The industrial hub now confronts the complex task of replacing coal's essential role in heating and industrial steam.

US-Iran Tensions Threaten Hormuz, Oil Prices Jump
Crude oil prices recorded their largest weekly rise since July, driven by increased worries over energy flow disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Renewed US-Iran tensions spurred the gains, pushing West Texas Intermediate (WTI) towards US$92 a barrel.

Seatrium, Petrobras Discuss Offshore Gas for Asia Supply
Singapore's Seatrium and Brazil's Petrobras are discussing a partnership for offshore natural gas solutions. This collaboration targets Asia's rising liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand.

Vietnam Fuel Prices Decline Amid Global Oil Market Shifts
Vietnam’s gasoline and diesel prices decreased on Thursday, influenced by global oil market developments. Domestic fuel costs remain notably lower than in neighbouring countries.

Hin Leong Director Lim Huey Ching Fails to Exclude Evidence
Singapore's High Court has rejected Lim Huey Ching's application to exclude specific legal advice from her obstruction of justice trial. This evidence relates to her actions following Hin Leong's financial irregularities.

China's Sawes Energy Generates Power From 4,000m Altitude Wind
Beijing-based Sawes Energy Technology has successfully generated electricity using its S4000 airborne wind system at 4,000 metres. This advancement could provide power to remote areas across Asia.

Hanwha Aerospace Launches Hanwha Horizon USA for South Korea LNG Supply
South Korean firm Hanwha Aerospace launched Hanwha Horizon USA to manage liquefied natural gas (LNG) procurement and trading, bolstering South Korea's energy security and global operations.