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Green Policy
June 05, 2024
Vietnam eyes advanced technology to boost rare earth production, EV industry
The rare earth elements used in making EVs and wind turbines are vital to renewable energy technology. Vietnam boasts abundant rare earth resources but suffers from a lack of advanced technology, leading to a continued decline in extraction volumes.
June 04, 2024Malakoff launches biomass co-firing project, targets 15% capacity by 2027
Malakoff has recently launched its biomass co-firing project at its 2,100 MW coal-fired Tanjung Bin Power Plant (TBPP) in Pontian, Johor. It aims to co-fire up to 15% biomass with coal by 2027.
June 04, 2024Singapore, Cambodia, Laos form alliance to boost cross-border electricity trade
In a significant move to enhance regional energy cooperation, Singapore, Cambodia, and Lao PDR have established a working group aimed at facilitating cross-border electricity trade and advancing the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) vision.
June 03, 2024Philippines sees surge in renewable development with record-breaking IPOs
The renewable energy sector in the Philippines is experiencing a significant boom. Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation is expected to raise 5.3 billion pesos (about 90.4 million USD), potentially marking the largest renewable energy IPO in the country.
June 03, 2024Indonesia turns electricity poles into charging stations to boost EV adoption
Indonesia’s state electricity company (PLN) is converting poles into public EV charging stations. Following success in Jakarta, 2,000 more will be converted this year to boost public confidence in electric vehicles.
May 31, 2024Singapore aims to expand data center capacity 35% by green strategies
Singapore is planning to expand its data center capacity by more than one-third, aiming to integrate greener facilities to achieve sustainable growth in the energy-intensive industry, according to a state minister overseeing a new roadmap.
May 31, 2024AI becomes biggest challenge in Taiwan's power supply: MOEA
Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Chih-hui (郭智輝) reviewed Taiwan’s current power supply as soon as he assumed office, assuring that there would be sufficient power supply by 2030.
May 30, 2024U.S. establishes Manila as headquarters for Southeast Asia civil nuclear expansion
To improve power infrastructure, the Philippines is incorporating nuclear energy into its energy transition plans and set to become a base for the U.S. Civil Nuclear Work Group in Southeast Asia.
May 29, 2024Malaysia launches Forest Conservation Certificate to fund conservation activities
The Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF) introduced its Forest Conservation Certificate (FCC), aimed at redirecting funds from the private sector to back forest conservation initiatives in the country, serving as a non-market mechanism.
May 27, 2024SKC invests $100 million in world's largest biodegradable plant in Vietnam
Ecovance Vietnam, the subsidiary of SKC Group from South Korea invested approximately $100 million in May to produce biodegradable plastic PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) in the Dinh Vu Industrial Zone in Hai Phong City,