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January 29, 2024
HCMC calls for investment in 28 green projects
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Government held “The Green Growth Development Investment Promotion Conference” and presented 28 green projects with an estimated total investment of VND 16 trillion (about USD 66 billion). There are over 200 people including global
January 26, 2024Indonesia vice presidential debate address only few of energy policies
Indonesia’s presidential election held its fourth debate last Sunday (Jan. 21), where vice-presidential candidates from the National Democratic Party, the Great Indonesia Movement Party, and the Democratic Struggle Party engaged in heated discussions rega
January 26, 2024Thailand's CP Group monitors soybean supply chain with satellite
Bangkok Produce Merchandising Public Company Limited (BKP), a subsidiary of Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Group, signed a memorandum of understanding with Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) from the Netherlands last Friday (Jan. 19). The collaboration aims to util
January 25, 2024Vietnam's first carbon credit program starts this fall
Lilama 2 College has announced its collaboration with British-based Pearson BTEC, to introduce a carbon credit academic program, and become the first educational institute in Vietnam to offer a carbon credit academic program.
January 25, 2024Malaysian government approves 22 renewable energy projects from biogas, biomass
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Public Utilities in Malaysia, through the SEDA, has approved the development for the implementation of 22 renewable energy projects from biogas and biomass, with a total capacity of 36.534 MW.
January 24, 2024Rise of LFP battery worries Indonesia’s nickel industry
During the fourth debate of the Indonesian presidential elections, discussions were ignited on the country’s social media after the vice-presidential candidate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, mentioned lithium iron phosphate (LFP) electric vehicle batteries.
January 24, 2024Closing Philippine coal plants 5 years earlier could cut 290 million tons of CO2
Terminating coal plants in the Philippines five years before original retirement date could prevent the release of 290 million tons of carbon emissions, as indicated a report from climate tech thinkthank TransitionZero.
January 23, 202490% of FMCG turn to circular economy: VCCI
According to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), 90% of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) enterprises in Vietnam have shifted toward the circular economy, including food and non-alcoholic beverage big brands such as Nestlé, Coca-Cola, and
January 23, 2024Malaysia airports turn to solar power for net-zero emissions goal
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) ensures the sustainable development of its airports through solar power system.
January 22, 2024More corporations want to buy green power without EVN: Eurocham
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam in its latest annual "White Book" highlighted that a significant number of global corporations in Vietnam express their hope to purchase green power directly from generators through the DPPA.