Diplomacy
ASEAN Pushes Shared Fuel Reserve as Laos Emerges Central to Regional Energy Plans
ASEAN nations are advancing a shared fuel reserve initiative to bolster energy security. Laos, positioning itself as the 'Battery of Southeast Asia' through hydropower, emerges as a critical hub in this regional energy strategy.
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