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September 04, 2023
Philippines to auction off 8GW power capacity in push for green energy
The Philippines will seek bids from renewable energy developers to install about 8 GW of geothermal and hydropower supply, in a new round of auctions for green power projects.
September 04, 2023Vietnam, Japan team up for ocean waste management
Vietnam’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment held a working session with Japanese Minister of Environment regarding collaboration in environment protection and climate change response.
September 04, 2023Malaysia’s second phase of energy transition roadmap targets 80% market share for EV
Malaysia unveiled a detailed national energy transition roadmap (NETR) on Aug. 29, which sets out initiatives the government will undertake to achieve 2050 net zero target.
September 01, 2023New Asia-based carbon credit certification launched in Singapore
Asia Carbon Institute, a carbon credit certification, was established in Singapore. The non-profit has formulated a voluntary carbon credit standard and will adopt strict validation processes to determine each carbon credit represents a reduction in carbo
September 01, 2023Indonesia has vast potential to develop green economy: President
Indonesia holds significant green energy potential, as President Jokowi notes, aligning with the global shift towards green economies.
September 01, 2023First green zoo in Thailand will be plastic-free, powered by renewables
The new zoo, dubbed Thailand’s first green zoo, will have a soft launch by early 2026. The zoo will ban plastic and be powered by renewable energy.
August 31, 2023Philippines EV Summit expands in 2023 with wider adoption across the country
Philippines’s EV Summit will be held in October as more car buyers are switching to electric vehicles. Public and private sectors have also been working to make charging stations more conveniently accessible to EV owners.
August 31, 2023Bangkok’s MRT set to be solar powered to reduce emissions
CK Power Company and Bangkok Expressway and Metro PLC have partnered to harness solar power for Bangkok's MRT, aiming to decrease carbon emissions by 300,000 tons.
August 31, 2023IEAT partners with 6 firms to develop hydrogen fuel at industrial park
The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand has team up with six Thai and Japanese firms to explore hydrogen fuel usage at the Map Ta Phut and Smart Park industrial estates. This initiative is part of efforts aimed at combating global warming.
August 31, 2023Vietnam’s VinFast aims to expand into Southeast Asia EV market
VinFast, Vietnam's first electric car brand, experienced a 700% stock price surge in the US, making it the world's third largest car manufacturer. Now the brand is aiming for global market amid the rise of the EV.