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November 27, 2023
Philippines ready to sell sovereign carbon credits, says lawmaker
The Climate Change Commission of the Philippines and Maharlika Carbon Technologies signed a memorandum of cooperation last Friday to jointly promote voluntary carbon credits and sovereign carbon credits.
November 27, 2023Vietnam contributes 69% of ASEAN renewable energy generation
Vietnam accounted for 69% of ASEAN’s solar and wind generation in 2022 and was the region’s main driver in renewable energy development in recent years, according to a report by U.K.-based energy think tank Ember.
November 24, 2023Indonesia to build massive and intelligent power grid for renewables
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources together with the National Electricity Company PT PLN plans to build a smart grid to support the utilization of renewable energy in Indonesia.
November 24, 2023CCCS-NUS study finds half of online products claiming 'eco-friendly' without supporting evidence
According to a study released by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on Nov. 16, about half of online products made vague claims of being "eco-friendly" without providing supporting details.
November 24, 2023Indonesia’s leading presidential candidates consider ending PLN’s monopoly
Indonesia's leading presidential candidates are considering a push to end the state-run Perusahaan Listrik Negara's (PLN) monopoly as part of efforts to accelerate the transition to greener energy.
November 23, 2023HCMC invest 2.5T in installing rooftop solar on public buildings
To alleviate carbon emissions, Ho Chi Minh City plans to invest 2.5 trillion VND (over $100 million) in installing rooftop solar PV systems on public agency buildings.
November 22, 2023Demand for carbon-related insurance is growing, say experts
Where investors see risks in buying carbon credits that might not live up to their promise, insurers are seeing opportunity.
November 21, 2023EVN's electricity prices raised again, steel and cement industries fell into dilemma
Vietnam has increased electricity prices twice within a year to improve the cash flow and repay ability of EVN, which has a positive impact on the whole power sector. However, the production costs of steel and cement have risen as well.
November 21, 2023Opinion: The Philippines’ decades-long tug-of-war between coal and renewables
Why does the Philippines lag in generating renewable energy today when they were one of the leaders two decades ago?
November 21, 2023Most Filipinos see urgency to increase renewable energy adoption
Many Filipinos agree on the need to increase the Philippines’ renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower, according to the results of a survey conducted by Pulse Asia Research.