Energy AsiaAs energy demand doubles and climate risks intensify, Asia’s transition will hinge on how effectively capital are mobilised. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts record global energy investment of US$3.3 trillion in 2025, with US$2.2 trillion flowing toward renewables, double the amount directed to fossil fuels. Policymakers, industry captains and energy professionals agreed ambition alone will not deliver Asia’s energy transition. Clean energy investment strengthens energy security, creates jobs and supports economic resilience. Energy Asia reinforced a fundamental truth - Asia’s energy transition will not follow a single pathway.

Source: The Edge Markets December 29, 2025 13:06 UTC