ðŸ‡ðŸ‡° English, 6 October 2026, energy security
Southeast Asia's Energy Needs Outpace Solutions
Rising electricity demand threatens energy security in Southeast Asia, according to an International Energy Agency report.
Southeast Asia has a rapidly growing appetite for energy, driven by fast-growing economies and the need to power data centres and keep homes and businesses cool.
Energy costs are rising, partly due to the Iran war, putting the region in a pinch.
The report recommends sharing electricity among nations and diversifying power sources to boost regional energy security.