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Energy, Transport & Building
November 15, 2023
Vietnam’s GSM starts pure EV taxi service in Laos
GSM, a ride-hailing firm founded by the owner of Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast, has launched its electric taxi service this month in Vientiane, Laos, to promote green mobility in Southeast Asia.
November 13, 2023Copper price traded lower makes renewables transformation harder
While world major economies and demands slow down, the declined copper price discourage the investment of mining, wind farms, solar arrays and electric vehicles.
November 10, 2023Neighbors will leave Thailand behind in green industry: TDRI
Bangkok’s biggest shopping center, Megabangna has invested 1 billion baht embracing clean solar energy and expected to mitigate the emission of approximately 210,592 million tons of carbon dioxide. Thai businesses are accelerating in green transformation,
November 10, 2023TNB teams up with Petronas to develop CCS for gas-fired power plants
Malaysian utility company Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has worked with state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) to explore carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology for gas-fired power plants.
November 09, 2023Thailand scales down subsidies for EVs as sales boom
Electric vehicle sales in Thailand have seen significant growth this year. Thai government approved a drawn down subsidy package last Wednesday. Starting from next year and ending in 2027.
November 08, 2023TNB eyes hydrogen, CCS solutions to meet data center industry’s energy needs
Malaysia’s utility company Tenaga Nasional Bhd is exploring carbon capture and storage and hydrogen-based generation solutions to address the sustainable electricity consumption needs of the growing energy-guzzling data center industry.
November 08, 2023Dnata saves 650 tonnes of carbon with new cooling technology in Singapore
Dnata has successfully installed an innovative cooling technology in its facilities at Singapore Changi Airport, which is expected to save at least 650 tonnes of carbon.
November 07, 2023Sembcorp to invest 10.5 billion in renewables over next 5 years
Sinpapore’s Sembcorp Industries reveals its latest 5-year strategic plan on Monday. It will invest 10.5 billion SGD（7.8 billion USD）, about 75% of total investment, to support renewable energy.
November 07, 2023Malaysia aims to draw foreign investments in EV, carbon capture
Malaysia is seeking foreign investors in high-value industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), semiconductors and carbon capture, according to its trade and investment minister.
November 06, 2023Tuas Power, Marubeni seal 9 billion deal for solar power to Singapore
Singapore’s Tuas Power signed MOU with Marubeni Global Indonesia（MGI）to import a total of 600 MW green energy before 2027 which will be enough to power about 730,000 households.