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January 17, 2024
VinFast shines at CES 2024 with pickup truck, mini SUV & bike
The world's biggest Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), focused on artificial intelligence and electric vehicles this year. VinFast, known as the “Tesla of Vietnam”, introduced three vehicles, including electric SUV, pickup truck, and electric bike.
January 17, 2024Thailand’s Utility Green Tariff set to be launched next month
The public hearing on the Energy Ministry’s Utility Green Tariff (UGT) project is expected to be held this month, with the tariff anticipated to be implemented in February, as announced by Thailand’s Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga on Jan 15.
January 17, 2024Indonesia's president visits Vietnam's EV maker Vinfast, says conditions ready for new plant
Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited Vietnam’s automaker VinFast’s factory on Jan 13 and said that he would create the necessary conditions for the EV maker to be able to quickly build a plant and invest in Indonesia.
January 16, 2024Indonesia government urged to support first nuclear power plant
Indonesian pro-nuclear organization, the Nuclear New Energy Association (MEBNI), meets Indonesia’s vice president Ma’aruf Amin to seek for government support for the first nuclear power plant in the country.
January 15, 2024Sarawak Energy’s carbon emissions reduction target granted approval from SBTi
Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has become the first major corporation in Malaysia to receive international recognition as the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) validates the state-owned energy firm’s near-term carbon emissions reduction target.
January 15, 2024New World Wind’s “wind trees” generate dual green energy discreetly
French energy startup New World Wind has developed the “WindTree”, a tree-shaped turbine equipped with micro-wind turbines called Aeroleaf Hybrid. These leaves keep rotating to capture the air and solar panels absorb sunlight just below the leaves.
January 11, 2024Solar power poised to be sunrise industry this year in Malaysia
The power sector in Malaysia is expected to see a proliferation of solar projects in 2024, as households and companies seek to lower electricity bill and reduce carbon footprint.
January 11, 2024Indonesia introduces electric pole charging stations with Jakarta as the pilot city
Charging poles become a key element in EV development, but the challenge lies in finding the most convenient locations. Indonesia’s State Electricity Company (PLN) introduces an innovative approach with electric pole charging stations, piloting in Jakarta
January 10, 2024Thai’s EA groups, Swiss complete first sale of Paris Agreement carbon offsets
Thai electric bus operator, Energy Absolute, announced on Jan 8 that it had sold the first carbon offsets under a new system established by the Paris Agreement to a Swiss fossil fuel group, a major landmark for putting into action the UN climate accord.
January 09, 2024Malaysia’s new climate policy may increase electricity tariffs
Malaysia’s Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Nik Nazmi, is taking measures to tackle climate change by proposing a substantial shift in energy subsidies and promoting sustainable practices.