The official commencement of the ASEAN-ROK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) execution plan (2026-2030) highlights a definitive shift in regional investment dynamics: South Korea is aggressively positioning itself as the primary financier and technology partner for ASEAN's green transition.

As 2026 marks the first full implementation year of this upgraded partnership, the focus has moved beyond diplomatic dialogue to tangible state-backed funding. Korea has explicitly committed to increasing investments in green infrastructure and smart cities across the region, targeting projects that require advanced grid management and carbon-neutral solutions.

This influx of capital and the strategic alignment between Korean technology and ASEAN development needs raise important questions for the industry:

• How can ASEAN local developers position their projects to secure this new wave of Korean funding?

• What specific "Smart City" technologies (ESS, Microgrids) are prioritized in the 2026-2030 investment roadmap?

At ASEE-ASEAN Smart Energy & Energy Storage Expo, these discussions are at the core of our platform. We are bringing together the Korean delegation, investors, and ASEAN policymakers to translate this strategic partnership into actionable business contracts.

Date: 25–27 March 2026
Location: IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
VIP Registration: https://wg.hwvips.com/t.php?i=3

Source:

https://asean.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CHAIRMANS-STATEMENT-26TH-ASEAN-ROK-SUMMIT.pdf