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July 26, 2024
Can Paris 2024 fulfill its promise of the greenest Olympics ever?
The 2024 Paris Olympics begin today, marking the city's third time hosting the Games in a century. It aims to be the "greenest Olympics in history," with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental protection.
July 26, 2024
Vietnam’s state-owned enterprises set to pilot offshore wind development
The Vietnamese government is attempting to overcome the stagnation in offshore wind power development. The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has recently released a pilot development report, recommending that state-owned enterprises take the lead.
July 26, 2024
Philippines to host LDF to amplify voices of climate-vulnerable nations
"The Philippines were ready to serve as the voice of the most vulnerable countries in the region and the world," Philippine Environment Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga said on behalf of the president at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Chang
July 23, 2024
Singapore invests $90 million in mega research on hydrogen, sustainable chemicals
Singapore's government has allocated $90 million through the National Research Foundation (NRF) to launch nine research projects spanning three to five years, aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
July 23, 2024
Indonesia to transform coconuts into sustainable aviation fuel
The world’s second-largest coconut producer Indonesia aims to create new value for coconuts by developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hoping to increase coconut exports amidst global decarbonization efforts.
July 23, 2024
Malaysia's digital investment surges with data centers comprising 76%
According to recent official statistics from Malaysia, from 2021 to the first half of 2024, the overall digital investment reached 162 billion Malaysian Ringgit (about 36.7 billion USD), with data centers accounting for the highest proportion at 76%. This
July 22, 2024
Truth behind Amazon's 100% renewable energy claim
Amazon has released the 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting a significant milestone of achieving 100% renewable energy use, seven years ahead of its 2030 target. However, this achievement has been met with skepticism from within the company.
July 22, 2024
Are China’s blue carbon credits a free pass to harm its oceans?
The purchase of blue carbon credits should only be considered if directly remediating environmental damage is not possible, experts say.
July 19, 2024
Thailand considers electricity price increase of up to 44%
The Thai government is considering raising electricity prices, causing concerns in the industry about potential impacts on multinational corporate investment. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FIT), stated that Thailand
July 18, 2024
ASEAN Power Grid encounters setback as Singapore-Laos agreement hits snag
Japan had just announced its support for Indonesia in expanding cross-island transmission infrastructure, which could accelerate the integration of the ASEAN regional grid. However, it has been reported that the progress of the cross-border green energy p
