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November 17, 2023
Indonesian PLN plans 31.6GW renewable power capacity in 2024-2033
Indonesia's PLN plans to construct an additional 31.6 GW of renewable power capacity between 2024 and 2033, Chief Executive Darmawan Prasodjo told the parliament on Nov. 15.
November 16, 2023Changi airport allows travelers offset carbon emission
Offsetting carbon footprint couldn’t be simpler. Changi Airport has launched a new service on its website and cell-phone application for passengers to calculate the carbon emissions and allow credit card to offset them by supporting forest-planting.
November 16, 2023Opportunities and challenges of green transportation in Vietnam
To fulfill the commitment at COP26 which is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam is prioritizing "greening" efforts to both land and sea transport with new business opportunities and challenges as well.
November 16, 2023Indonesia advances CCS partnership with US oil giants, eyes petrochemical project
Indonesia's state energy firm, Pertamina, along with U.S. oil majors Exxon Mobil and Chevron Corp, is progressing in their discussions to invest in carbon capture facilities.
November 15, 2023Electric buses will soon ply Mandaue City streets to reduce carbon footprint
Electric vehicles will soon ply in some of the streets of Mandaue City, following the signing of a MOA between the city government and the Global Electric Transport Philippines Inc. on Nov. 8.
November 15, 2023Vietnam’s GSM starts pure EV taxi service in Laos
GSM, a ride-hailing firm founded by the owner of Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast, has launched its electric taxi service this month in Vientiane, Laos, to promote green mobility in Southeast Asia.
November 14, 2023EVN increases average retail electricity price again
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has announced an adjustment in the average retail electricity prices by 4.5% from Nov. 9. After four years of frozen increases, electricity prices in Vietnam have been adjusted twice this year.
November 14, 2023MSB secures FMO 100 million USD for green projects
In recent years, there has been a significant surge in demand for green loans in Vietnam. Many banks are not only allocating their capital for green and sustainable development projects but also seeking support from foreign Development Finance Institution
November 13, 2023Vietnam prepares for carbon tariffs in 2025 for net-zero target
As carbon taxes and credits become more prevalent across global markets, Vietnam is seeking ways to demonstrate its responsibility in decarbonization and help local businesses adapt to change.
November 10, 2023Neighbors will leave Thailand behind in green industry: TDRI
Bangkok’s biggest shopping center, Megabangna has invested 1 billion baht embracing clean solar energy and expected to mitigate the emission of approximately 210,592 million tons of carbon dioxide. Thai businesses are accelerating in green transformation,