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October 24, 2024
Can incinerators solve Vietnam’s waste crisis?
As landfills struggle to cope, Vietnam is turning to waste-to-energy plants as a potential solution – but could they introduce new challenges?
October 23, 2024Vietnam seeks Europe's support in funding, technology for green transition
The "Green Economy Forum and Exhibition" (GEFE), organized by the EuroCham Vietnam and Ministry of Industry and Trade, attracted over 200 exhibitors from various countries, featuring 13 national exhibition areas.
October 23, 2024Singapore gives a green light to import Australia solar power via subsea cable
Singapore government announced the conditional approval for the import of low-carbon energy from Australia, giving the green light to a 4,300-kilometer undersea cable project connecting the two countries.
October 23, 2024Sarawak achieves renewable energy target 6 years ahead, said Premier
Sarawak, Malaysia, has made significant strides in renewable energy development, with installed capacity for power generation reaching 62% this year—six years ahead of the original target. Hydropower is the primary contributor to this achievement, and the
October 22, 2024Vietnam's new policy to designate EVN as only buyer for excess rooftop solar power
The Vietnamese government has announced a new draft for the development of rooftop solar energy, which categorizes grid-connected installations into three development models.
October 21, 2024Central 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.