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December 07, 2023
GFEI: auto emissions could have dropped by 30% without SUVs
Spacious and comfortable SUVs are the top choice for many car enthusiasts, but recent studies indicate that these large vehicles are one of the culprits hindering the global automotive industry's carbon reduction efforts.
December 01, 2023
Vietnam has 305 green buildings but still lacks mandatory regulations
Vietnam has a total of 305 green buildings with a combined certified construction area of nearly 7.5 million square meters by September 30, 2023, according to Nguyen Cong Thinh, Vice General Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Environmen
November 03, 2023
Indonesia outlines emission roadmaps for $20 billion energy transition plan
Indonesia slashes its 2030 target for carbon emissions from the power sector and boost its renewable energy generation share in a draft roadmap released on Nov. 1 for $20 billion in financing from rich nations to wean off coal.
November 01, 2023
Thai airways unveils new uniform with sustainable twist
Thai Airways has unveiled its new uniform, which blended with recycle material, for female cabin crew last Thursday and expects to launch on 1 January 2024.
October 31, 2023
G7 offers Vietnam 300 million in grants to cut coal
Group of Seven (G7) members finalized the $15.5 billion pledge to help Vietnam reach net-zero emissions by 2050, among which offer more than 300 million, accounting for 2% of a total package which made up mostly of costly loans that Hanoi has been relucta
October 16, 2023
Indonesia launches tourism decarbonization road map to enhance energy efficiency
Indonesian government has launched a road map for low-carbon tourism and hopes that this road map will guide the tourism industry towards achieving carbon neutrality.
October 05, 2023
Philippines' EDC to pour $1 billion into geothermal energy storage
Philippines' Energy Development Corporation (EDC), a renewable energy subsidiary of conglomerate Lopez Group, adds 3 geothermal sites to deploy battery energy storage system (BESS).
October 04, 2023
Malaysia eyes B10 biodiesel expansion to industrial sector
Malaysian plantations and Commodities minister Fadillah Yusof said government is considering expansion of its B10 biodiesel programme to industrial sector during the fourth Palm Biodiesel Conference held on Tuesday.
October 02, 2023
EU launches transitional phase of CBAM, world's first carbon tariff
EU launched the first phase of the world's first system to impose CO2 emissions tariffs on imported steel, cement, and other goods as it tries to stop more polluting foreign products from impeding its green transition.
September 23, 2023
Thailand reaffirms sustainable goals for renewable energy milestones by 2040
Thailand’s PM announced the country’s energy transition targets and sustainability measures at the UN General Assembly. He also called for reforms in international financial systems to facilitate more inclusive development funding.