JASE-W members participated in an international conference "Building Green 2025 (BG2025)" hosted by the Philippine Green Building Council (PhilGBC) from September 25, 2025. JASE-W made a presentation on our activities and our member companies; Azbil Corporation and AGC Inc., also made their presentations regarding the innovative technologies at the BC2025.

     While awareness of sustainable development is very high in the Philippines, promoting projects requires deepening understanding of initiatives aimed at long-term investment returns. Going forward, to create business opportunities in the Philippines, we will prioritize focused approaches to major companies with solid financial foundations, large-scale projects, and local governments actively promoting decarbonization.

     Regarding the meeting with ADB, we confirmed the progress of the Philippines Government Energy Efficiency Projects (GEEPs) program, scheduled for implementation in FY2027. The project prioritizes high-efficiency air conditioning and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, presenting a strong opportunity for JASE-W to make significant technical and product contributions. 

On Thursday, August 28, the ZEB Solutions Working Group of JASE-W had a ZEB workshop in Brunei Darussalam co-hosted with a Ministry of Energy and Primary Resources, Brunei

Brunei is a country blessed with abundant natural resources, yet raising awareness about energy consumption remains a challenge. To ensure the nation's sustainable future, promoting “ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building)” that contributes to energy conservation under the leadership of the Brunei government is essential. This workshop was held to advance this initiative.

The event commenced with opening remarks from the Brunei Energy Department and Japan's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy（ANRE), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry（METI). Following an overview of the Brunei government's current status and policy direction, the ZEB solutions WG of JASE-W presented Japan's advanced ZEB policies, the energy simulation technology “WEBPRO,” and the world-leading energy-saving technologies from AGC Inc. and Sanken Setsubi Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Participants gathered from various ministries and agencies in Brunei listened attentively, leading to a lively and active Q&A session.

This workshop was not merely a technical presentation; it marked the first step in building a cooperative relationship between the Brunei government and JASE-W toward the development of zero-energy buildings in Brunei.

On July 23, the ZEB Solutions Working Group successfully co-hosted a ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) workshop/seminar in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) of Indonesia.

The Workshop/Seminar was held at a hotel in Jakarta, with 46 participants attending in person and approximately 80 participants attending online, totaling over 120 attendees, creating a vibrant and engaging event.

This seminar featured presentations from the following key institutions promoting Indonesia's energy conservation policies, where their advanced initiatives were introduced.

  - Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR)

  - Green Building Office under the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (MPWH)

  - Jakarta City Urban Planning Department

From the Japanese side, we provided an overview of the latest ZEB policy trends, an explanation of the advanced energy consumption simulation program “WEBPRO,” and introductions of outstanding products and technologies by member companies of the working group, which garnered significant interest from participants.

Building on this success, as the working group activity of JASE-W, we will continue to deepen collaboration with the Indonesian government and Jakarta City to pursue the development of pilot project proposals in Jakarta.

In March 2025, JASE-W dispatched a mission to Papua New Guinea in response to a request for cooperation in geothermal development from Kumul Consolidated Holdings, and held discussions with them, National Energy Authority and others.  In addition, JASE-W made site visits to potential geothermal development areas: Wau Bulolo, Morobe Province in the eastern part of the main island, and New Britain Island.  JASE-W will continue to study the feasibility of geothermal development in Papua New Guinea in cooperation with Kumul Consolidated Holdings and other government agencies.