Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers Iran war disrupts energy supplies

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for artificial intelligence-focused data centers. Several Southeast Asian nations are reviving mothballed nuclear plans and setting ambitious targets and nearly half of the region could, if they pursue those goals, … Read more

Fukushima soil headed to Japan PM’s flower beds to allay nuclear safety fears

Slightly radioactive soil from near the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be transported to Tokyo and used in flower beds in the prime minister’s garden, in an attempt to prove to a skeptical public that the material is safe. The decision comes 14 years after the plant suffered a triple meltdown in the … Read more

Today’s Top 3 News: Extreme Rainfall Triggers Floods in Jakarta During Chinese New Year, Data Shows

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Here are the highlights: Extreme Rainfall Triggers Floods in Jakarta During Chinese New Year, Data Shows; Indonesia Plans New Nuclear Power Plants with 4.3 GW Capacity in Bid for Cleaner Energy; and Gus Dur Deserves National Hero Title for Establishing Chinese New Year as Public … Read more