Malaysia, Singapore Explore Importing Wind Energy from Vietnam

Major power companies in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam have agreed to explore renewable energy links across their borders, as Southeast Asia takes steps to realize its long-held vision of a regional supergrid.

The “industry alliance” will look to export green electricity, especially offshore wind power, from Vietnam to the other two countries, according to a statement from Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries Ltd. on Monday.

The pact comes as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations steps up efforts to connect its 10 member countries through a regional power grid, which is seen as critical to meeting ambitious climate targets and voracious demand ...