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October 21, 2024
Central Group, TSS partner to roll out solar solutions in Vietnam's retail outlets
Thailand's Central Group is intensifying its sustainability initiatives in Vietnam. This includes the expansion of rooftop solar installations and efforts to reduce energy consumption, aimed at mitigating the impact of Vietnam's unstable power supply.
October 21, 2024AI wave leads Taiwan to reconsider embracing nuclear energy
In a recent interview, Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai indicated that Taiwan is "very open" to new nuclear technologies in light of the increasing electricity demand from the semiconductor industry driven by AI.
October 21, 2024Can China’s new BRI bonds spur sustainable development?
The bonds, focused on green projects, can help programmes in developing countries secure lower-cost financing, but competition and sustaining interest remain challenges.
October 20, 2024Indonesia’s new green agenda: Prabowo leads push for bioenergy, self-sufficiency
Despite being a major coal producer and the world’s largest palm oil exporter with considerable potential for bioenergy, Indonesia faces unique challenges and opportunities in its energy transition. Under Prabowo’s leadership, what shape will this transfo
October 16, 2024Green bonds, red flags: Cambodia’s microfinance crisis deepens amid sustainability push
Microfinance institutions in Cambodia, accused of predatory lending, are pivoting to green bonds while borrowers, burdened by debt and climate impacts, struggle to survive.
October 11, 2024China set to lead global electrolyser installations in 2024
China is set to lead global electrolyser installations with nearly 70% of projected capacity this year, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Hydrogen Review 2024.
October 11, 2024EU Climate catastrophe? EU braces for possibility of a second Trump term
While Europeans expect a continuation of the Biden administration’s climate policies under a Harris presidency, they are worrying about how to save the global climate fight from a second Trump administration.
October 09, 2024AI's rising energy demands propel tech giants into nuclear investments
As major tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft explore nuclear energy to address the surging electricity demands of data centers, Google executives recently indicated that the company is also assessing the feasibility of using nuclear power.
October 08, 2024Foxconn unveils new EVs and partners with Bill Gates' energy fund
Foxconn Technology Day (HHTD24) kicked off its fifth annual event on October 8, unveiling the latest electric car, Model D, and an electric mid-size bus, Model U, while also announcing a partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), the energy inve
October 08, 2024Philippines, Vietnam strive for first offshore wind projects
The Philippines and Vietnam have recently made significant advancements in offshore wind development policies.