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August 25, 2023
Malaysia looking to export green electricity to Indonesia’s new capital
Malaysia views Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital City project as a potential export market for exporting its green electricity, while aiming to become the renewable energy hub of ASEAN.
August 25, 2023Indonesia issues regulations for operation of its first carbon exchange
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has released a series of rules for the establishment of a carbon exchange, with the goal of launching an onshore carbon trading market by the year-end.
August 24, 2023Four ASEAN countries boost interconnectivity to develop green energy
Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines will set up a sub-regional focus group to promote existing connectivity and achieve sustainable green energy development.
August 24, 2023Posco to co-build nickel plant for EV batteries in the Philippines
South Korean battery materials maker Posco Future M has agreed to form a joint venture with a subsidiary of Philippine's MC Group to produce raw materials for EV battery cathodes. The country is said to have the world’s second-largest nickel reserves afte
August 23, 2023Singapore seeks to import electricity from India for enhanced energy security
In a significant stride towards achieving enhanced energy security and bolstering power grids, Singapore has expressed its openness to importing electricity from India.
August 23, 2023Indonesia will lift solar energy rules to unleash green investment
Indonesia will ease rules that have slowed development of solar power in the coal-dependent country, lifting one of the many legal roadblocks to the archipelago’s goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
August 22, 2023Vietnam establishes agricultural carbon footprint monitoring system for the first time
Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture introduced for the first time the electronic traceability system for tracing the origin and carbon footprint of each dragon fruit produced in Binh Thuan province.
August 22, 2023Vietnam’s e-commerce urged to go green to reduce carbon footprint
The Vietnam E-commerce Index 2023 report highlights that the online retailer has two main stages that negatively affect the environment, including delivery and the packaging. Experts are advocating for a change in the e-commerce towards rapid development
August 21, 2023Vietnam to push charging station service industry aim EV booming
Vietnam aims to transition to electric vehicles by 2050, promoting green electricity use and establishing numerous charging stations, presenting significant investment opportunities.
August 21, 2023Malaysia’s UEM secures majority stake in sustainable energy solutions firm Cenergi
The Malaysian engineering-based infrastructure and services company, UEM Group, has acquired a majority shares in sustainable energy solutions firm Cenergi from Khazanah. Cenergi is now one of its subsidiaries.