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January 30, 2024
8 billion to be pumped into Vietnam green energy: U.S. officials
U.S. Under Secretary Jose W. Fernandez announced in his visit to Vietnam on Jan. 26 that 15 U.S. firms are prepared to invest in Vietnam, with a total amount of 8 billion USD, and most of the investment would focus on clean energy infrastructure.
January 30, 202418% of Singapore’s new cars are EVs, fast charging is expanding
Singapore continues to advance the electric vehicle infrastructure, as the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment (MSE) announced that one-third of the car parks under Housing and Department board (HDB) are now equipped with fast-charging stations.
January 26, 2024Indonesia vice presidential debate address only few of energy policies
Indonesia’s presidential election held its fourth debate last Sunday (Jan. 21), where vice-presidential candidates from the National Democratic Party, the Great Indonesia Movement Party, and the Democratic Struggle Party engaged in heated discussions rega
January 26, 2024Analysis: China remains key to success of Southeast Asia’s energy transition
Effecting the energy transition is no simple matter, however. Large-scale deployment of renewables requires enormous investment. Yet in ASEAN, as in developing countries elsewhere, such projects face a range of problems.
January 25, 2024Malaysian government approves 22 renewable energy projects from biogas, biomass
The Ministry of Energy Transition and Public Utilities in Malaysia, through the SEDA, has approved the development for the implementation of 22 renewable energy projects from biogas and biomass, with a total capacity of 36.534 MW.
January 22, 2024More corporations want to buy green power without EVN: Eurocham
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam in its latest annual "White Book" highlighted that a significant number of global corporations in Vietnam express their hope to purchase green power directly from generators through the DPPA.
January 22, 2024ASEAN EV booms, Thai and Indonesia contribute the most
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Southeast Asia is undergoing rapid expansion, with Ernst & Young Global Limited forecasting that annual EV sales in the ASEAN six countries could reach 8.5 million units by 2035.
January 22, 2024AI helps to slash energy usage of carbon capture
The latest research, conducted by academics at the University of Surrey in the UK, suggests that AI may help revolutionize carbon capture technology.
January 18, 2024Vietnam's Ninh Thuan to launch 8 clean energy projects this year
Ninh Thuan is a focal point for renewable energy development in Vietnam. The local government announced its budget and development direction on Monday, revealing plans for the construction of six wind power projects and two hydropower projects.
January 17, 2024Thailand’s Utility Green Tariff set to be launched next month
The public hearing on the Energy Ministry’s Utility Green Tariff (UGT) project is expected to be held this month, with the tariff anticipated to be implemented in February, as announced by Thailand’s Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga on Jan 15.