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Energy, Transport & Building
September 06, 2023
This energy firm plans to import electricity to Singapore from Indonesian islands by 2030
Singapore’s Vena Energy is aiming to start construction for its 2 GW solar and battery project in Indonesia’s Riau Islands by 2026, and is plans to supply electricity to Singapore before 2030.
September 04, 2023Philippines to auction off 8GW power capacity in push for green energy
The Philippines will seek bids from renewable energy developers to install about 8 GW of geothermal and hydropower supply, in a new round of auctions for green power projects.
September 04, 2023Malaysia’s second phase of energy transition roadmap targets 80% market share for EV
Malaysia unveiled a detailed national energy transition roadmap (NETR) on Aug. 29, which sets out initiatives the government will undertake to achieve 2050 net zero target.
September 01, 2023New Asia-based carbon credit certification launched in Singapore
Asia Carbon Institute, a carbon credit certification, was established in Singapore. The non-profit has formulated a voluntary carbon credit standard and will adopt strict validation processes to determine each carbon credit represents a reduction in carbo
September 01, 2023Indonesia has vast potential to develop green economy: President
Indonesia holds significant green energy potential, as President Jokowi notes, aligning with the global shift towards green economies.
August 31, 2023Philippines EV Summit expands in 2023 with wider adoption across the country
Philippines’s EV Summit will be held in October as more car buyers are switching to electric vehicles. Public and private sectors have also been working to make charging stations more conveniently accessible to EV owners.
August 31, 2023Bangkok’s MRT set to be solar powered to reduce emissions
CK Power Company and Bangkok Expressway and Metro PLC have partnered to harness solar power for Bangkok's MRT, aiming to decrease carbon emissions by 300,000 tons.
August 31, 2023IEAT partners with 6 firms to develop hydrogen fuel at industrial park
The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand has team up with six Thai and Japanese firms to explore hydrogen fuel usage at the Map Ta Phut and Smart Park industrial estates. This initiative is part of efforts aimed at combating global warming.
August 31, 2023Vietnam’s VinFast aims to expand into Southeast Asia EV market
VinFast, Vietnam's first electric car brand, experienced a 700% stock price surge in the US, making it the world's third largest car manufacturer. Now the brand is aiming for global market amid the rise of the EV.
August 30, 2023McDonald’s Philippines says 25 stores now powered by rooftop solar
McDonald’s announced that 25 of its stores in the Philippines are now installed rooftop solar power. The company expected to save around 546,000 kW of electricity annually.