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Featured Analysis|December 4, 2025

The Coming Bottleneck: Compute, Energy, and Strategic Leverage in the Mekong Basin

The Mekong subregion is on the verge of a structural bifurcation: countries rich in clean energy capacity will determine the pace and scale of AI infrastructure across ASEAN. This memo outlines how Laos is positioned to become a strategic energy exporter for next-generation compute needs.

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Dec 4, 2025|MECC Insights Team

Why Laos Might Be ASEAN's Next Compute Superpower

Laos is often overlooked in regional AI narratives, but its energy surplus and cooling advantage suggest otherwise. This article explores why hyperscalers may come knocking.

Dec 4, 2025|MECC Research Unit

Where Will ASEAN's Compute Come From?

ASEAN's AI race requires a rethink of infrastructure inputs. This report maps power, cooling, and deployment feasibility across regional candidates.

Dec 4, 2025|MECC Strategy Division

Cross-Border Energy Trading Structures in ASEAN

A policy-agnostic technical overview of energy trading mechanisms across ASEAN with specific emphasis on Laos' strategic role in bilateral and regional electricity flows, pricing leverage opportunities, and transmission bottlenecks.

Dec 4, 2025|MECC Research Unit

From Hydropower to Compute Power: Monetizing Mekong Megawatts

This article explores the untapped potential of Laos's hydropower exports in the context of AI-driven compute demand across Asia, outlining how regional energy infrastructure can evolve into compute infrastructure.