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July 30, 2024
Thailand 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
July 22, 2024Truth behind Amazon's 100% renewable energy claim
Amazon has released the 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting a significant milestone of achieving 100% renewable energy use, seven years ahead of its 2030 target. However, this achievement has been met with skepticism from within the company.
July 18, 2024ASEAN Power Grid encounters setback as Singapore-Laos agreement hits snag
Japan had just announced its support for Indonesia in expanding cross-island transmission infrastructure, which could accelerate the integration of the ASEAN regional grid. However, it has been reported that the progress of the cross-border green energy p
July 17, 2024What does J.D. Vance’s VP nomination mean for climate policy and renewable energy?
The collaboration between Donald Trump and J.D. Vance is seen as a stronger reinforcement of support for fossil fuels and a downplaying of climate change impacts, which could hinder the development of renewable energy and electric vehicles.
July 17, 2024Vietnam's DPPA faces challenges despite positive green energy, data center outlook
Vietnam has approved DPPA, opening up a new era of green energy liberalization and new investment opportunities. However, the implementation of the DPPA still has several challenges to address, divided into regulatory, cost, and technical issues.
July 16, 2024Carbon capture startup raises $37 million to turn CO2 into rock
Carbon capture technology is advancing rapidly and continues to attract significant investment from venture capital firms. Oman-based startup 44.01, which is developing a method to inject carbon dioxide into rocks, announced on the 15th that it has comple