Asia needs more energy to support its growing economies, while also cutting emissions and keeping supplies reliable and affordable. Lynlee Foo speaks with Katsufumi Uchida, Head of Asia-Pacific Division at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, SMBC Group, about financing credible transition plans, taking calculated risks on emerging technologies and developing better-connected energy systems across the region.

This interview was brought to you in conjunction with Singapore International Energy Week 2026.