The rapidly rising importance of the event has also been acknowledged by the European games industry trade associations, who are sending out more representatives each year. (egdf.eu)
At the launch, Mr. Sadamori detailed the region's rising importance in global energy markets, its growing reliance on fossil energy and the need to attract annual average investment of nearly USD 100 billion to secure the energy needs of the ten members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (iea.org)
«Given Southeast Asia's rising importance on the global energy map, the IEA attaches high priority to supporting ASEAN countries in addressing energy challenges in a sustainable and innovative pathway,» said Dr Birol. (iea.org)