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August 12, 2024
Thailand’s EV incentive plan draws major investments from Nissan, Hyundai
To attract investment from electric vehicle (EV) related businesses, the Thai government has rolled out a series of incentives, prompting responses from major multinational companies.
August 12, 2024Infineon launches world’s largest SiC power semiconductor plant in Malaysia
Infineon Technologies, a leading German semiconductor manufacturer, officially inaugurated the world's largest silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor manufacturing facility in Malaysia on August 8.
August 08, 2024Malaysian government releases first solid waste circular economy blueprint
The Malaysian government unveiled its first Circular Economy Blueprint for Solid Waste (2025-2035) on August 6, outlining a 10-year policy direction for solid waste management.
August 07, 2024One-third of voluntary carbon market credits fail to meet additionality standards: ICVCM
Due to a lack of additionality, nearly one-third of carbon credits in the global voluntary carbon market do not meet high-quality standards, according to ICVCM.
August 07, 2024Germany prepares electricity market reform based on greater flexibility, hydrogen, capacity market
Germany is set to reform its electricity market design as it moves to decarbonise its power sector. In a paper outlining fields of action, the economy ministry (BMWK) presented reform options for the market elements of renewables support.
August 06, 2024PepsiCo 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.