Facing rapid growth in renewable energy, increased grid dispatch pressures, and decarbonization demands from hard-to-electrify industries like refining and petrochemicals, South Korea is combining existing nuclear power plants with water electrolysis technology to achieve a low-carbon, stable, and large-scale hydrogen supply. Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has moved beyond basic research and, with government support, has begun verification projects.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on December 1, 2025, where Anwar announced an additional investment of MYR860 million (approx. US$208 million) to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the semiconductor packaging and testing market.

The UN has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, recognizing significant breakthroughs in quantum hardware, quantum error correction, and practical quantum applications throughout the year. Research firm QURECA reports that worldwide investment in quantum technologies has exceeded US$55.7 billion, reflecting growing global interest.