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China's new thermal capacity nosedived by almost 50% to 29GW

The government is dead serious about trimming dependence on coal-fired power.

Vietnam votes a final no to building multi-billion dollar nuke plants

Russian and Japanese corporate partners took the blow.

Singapore IPP Nexif Energy ups stake in Viet Hydro

Figures have not been disclosed yet, but Viet Hydro eyes using the proceeds to boost shareholding in another project.

India's total installed solar capacity crossed 10GW mark

It is a whopping 137% jump in capacity growth.

Japan's Mihama nuclear reactor gets 20 years operating extension

It will be 60 years old by the time of its retirement in 2036.

Chinese policies expected to support a medium-term thermal coal price of US$73/tonne

This level balances break-even prices among coal mines and coal-fired power plants.

Vietnam slashes 471 small hydro plants in power development plan

It would have had a combined installed capacity of 2,059MW.

Thermal coal prices losing steam as China output rises: Citi

Newcastle coal prices dropped 11% at $101/mt FOB.

Indonesia mulls selling power to Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore

It targets to make cash cows out of to-be-completed coal power plants.

Malaysia's Sesco to supply power to West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Sarawak Electricity Supply Company will provide 230MW starting 2017.

Philippines gives go signal for 2000MW power projects

3 out of 11 approved projects are "traditional pwoer plants".

Japan inks deal to supply India with nuclear equipment, technology

The deal stipulates that Japan's assistance must be for "peaceful purposes" only.