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August 06, 2024
PepsiCo invests $400 million in sustainable new factories in Vietnam
PepsiCo, the American snack and beverage giant with a 30-year presence in Vietnam, is expanding its operations with a $400 million investment in new factories located in Ha Nam and Long An province.
August 05, 2024China shifts to total emissions control as it aims for 2030 carbon peak
To accelerate reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030, China is gradually transitioning its carbon reduction targets from an economic growth-based approach to a total emission control system, marking a shift from past methods.
August 05, 2024Global surge in AI sparks race for green data centers
With AI's huge energy demands driving up carbon emissions, "green data centers" have emerged, drawing investments from tech companies like Google and Microsoft to meet increasing computing power demand while minimizing environmental impact. Southeast Asia
August 05, 2024Southeast Asia EV market surges as US, EU sales slow
As electric vehicle (EV) sales slow down in Europe and the US, the ASEAN market is experiencing notable growth, according to a report released by Maybank Investment Bank.
July 30, 2024Malaysia's CRESS initiative to grant third parties grid access from September
Malaysia's electricity market is gradually moving toward liberalization, with the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) expected to launch in September.
July 30, 2024Thailand unveils new incentives to lure hybrid vehicle investment
Thailand announced that manufacturers producing hybrid vehicles will benefit from a reduction in excise tax. This move will attract at least 50 billion baht (about USD 1.4 billion) in new investments over the next four years.
July 30, 2024Is nuclear energy the solution for ASEAN’s net-zero goals?
While Taiwan has recently rekindled discussions on nuclear energy due to the pro-nuclear stance of new officials, Southeast Asian countries, though not yet utilizing nuclear power, view it as crucial for achieving net-zero emissions.
July 26, 2024Can Paris 2024 fulfill its promise of the greenest Olympics ever?
The 2024 Paris Olympics begin today, marking the city's third time hosting the Games in a century. It aims to be the "greenest Olympics in history," with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental protection.
July 23, 2024Indonesia to transform coconuts into sustainable aviation fuel
The world’s second-largest coconut producer Indonesia aims to create new value for coconuts by developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hoping to increase coconut exports amidst global decarbonization efforts.
July 23, 2024Malaysia's digital investment surges with data centers comprising 76%
According to recent official statistics from Malaysia, from 2021 to the first half of 2024, the overall digital investment reached 162 billion Malaysian Ringgit (about 36.7 billion USD), with data centers accounting for the highest proportion at 76%. This