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May 27, 2024
SKC invests $100 million in world's largest biodegradable plant in Vietnam
Ecovance Vietnam, the subsidiary of SKC Group from South Korea invested approximately $100 million in May to produce biodegradable plastic PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) in the Dinh Vu Industrial Zone in Hai Phong City,
May 23, 2024Keppel claims the first adoption of carbon mineralized concrete in Vietnam
To embrace the green building transformation trend, Keppel, Singapore's largest multinational corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vietnamese concrete company FiCO Pan-United and construction firm Coteccons in early May.
May 22, 2024Vietnam urges Apple suppliers to cut power use amid record electricity usage
After Vietnam's nationwide electricity usage hit a record high in late April, the local government is concerned about a potential recurrence of power shortages. Authorities have requested businesses and enterprises to implement power-saving measures, incl
May 22, 2024Data center operators in Singapore seek more clarity on green roadmap as digital demands grows
Data center operators in Singapore aiming to become more environmentally friendly are seeking clearer guidance on a roadmap to reduce energy consumption.
May 22, 2024Japan’s Mizuho to fund coal plant to early shutdown in Southeast Asia
Mizuho Financial Group in Japan has announced a relaxation of investment restrictions on coal-fired power plants. Starting in July, the group will provide financing to assist the early decommissioning of power plants in Southeast Asian countries, becoming
May 22, 2024Singapore’s REDEX to be an exclusive partner to Malaysia’s TNBX to assist mGATS platform
REDEX has been chosen as the exclusive partner to Malaysia’s TNB’s wholly-owned subsidiary TNBX. The partnership aims to develop the mGATS into the leading digital trading platform for Malaysia Renewable Energy Certificates.
May 21, 2024Indonesia to relax localization requirements for solar modules to attract investment
Indonesian government announced in an official letter in May that it has decided to revoke regulations on the local content requirements (TKDN) within the country’s electricity sector and ease the requirements for the localization of solar module parts.
May 21, 2024Small modular reactors gain traction in Southeast Asia to cut emissions
Small modular reactors (SMRs), which are smaller and produce less nuclear waste, are gaining traction, particularly in Thailand and the Philippines.
May 21, 2024Singapore's draft power rules indicate increased state control in energy transition
Singapore's Energy Market Authority announced its intention to regulate access sharing for critical infrastructure and review plans when owners of significant power assets intend to repurpose their properties.
May 20, 2024Vietnam's steel industry faces challenges with upcoming EU carbon tariffs
Since 2015, Vietnam has been the leading producer and consumer of finished steel products in the ASEAN region. However, with the European Union's imminent imposition of carbon tariffs, local industry players admit that it is "impossible" for the country's