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July 11, 2024
Thailand's EV insurance struggles with high costs, rapid depreciation
With a loss ratio exceeding 90% for Thailand's EV insurance and fluctuating prices in both new and used cars, insurance companies encounter significant challenges in setting appropriate insurance premiums.
July 08, 2024Vietnam adopts waste-to-energy solutions to tackle waste problem
Vietnam generates nearly 70,000 tons of waste daily, with over 70% sent to landfills. Waste-to-energy plants, which provide electricity during waste processing, are considered a solution to balance environmental concerns with economic development.
July 04, 2024Vietnam's direct power purchase agreement marks green energy milestone
The Vietnamese government officially passed the "Direct Power Purchase Agreement" (DPPA) on the 3rd, allowing large electricity consumers to procure green energy directly from the national grid or independent grids, bypassing Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
July 04, 2024Taiwan's green energy, smart mobility solutions shine at ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week
Several Taiwanese companies exhibited their innovative green energy and smart mobility products at the ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week from July 3 to 5, capturing business opportunities in Southeast Asia's energy transition.
July 04, 2024Vietnam liberalizes direct purchase of green electricity by enterprises
To attract more renewable energy investments and meet the industry's demand for clean energy,Vietnam government officially passed the “direct power purchase agreement" (DPPA) on the 3rd.
July 03, 2024ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week sheds light on EV technologies, energy storage solutions
ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week took place from July 3 to 5 in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring over 1,400 global energy brands showcasing the latest in electric vehicle technology and energy storage solutions and expected to attract 28,000 visitors.
July 03, 2024Japan to help ASEAN expand green energy through regional power grid
Japan is set to join the ASEAN power grid race. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to announce Japan's support for ASEAN member countries in expanding their power transmission and distribution networks. This initiative aims not only to promote decar
June 28, 2024How to cut emissions from ‘big sport’?
With the 2024 Euros and Paris Olympics vowing to be greener, the focus shifts to the challenges of cutting emissions from major sporting events.
June 25, 2024Philippines greenlights 16 offshore wind farms, with first GW-scale project by CIP
Philippine approved the construction of 16 offshore wind farms, with an estimated potential capacity of 7,668 MW. The one built in San Miguel Bay with an installed capacity of 1 GW is going to be the first and largest offshore wind farm in the country.
June 21, 2024A greenhouse gas shipping levy is on the horizon
A charge on emissions for cargo vessels would become the first global carbon price, but disagreements on system design and starting prices remain.