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Green Policy
December 01, 2023
Singapore invests SGD 164 million in EV buses, biggest purchase by LTA
Singapore continues to expand the electrification of its public bus fleet, with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announcing a new investment of 164 million SGD for electric buses last Saturday.
December 01, 2023Vietnam has 305 green buildings but still lacks mandatory regulations
Vietnam has a total of 305 green buildings with a combined certified construction area of nearly 7.5 million square meters by September 30, 2023, according to Nguyen Cong Thinh, Vice General Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Environmen
November 30, 2023Malaysia’s parliament powered by solar energy in 2024
Malaysia’s parliament is expected to include the use of solar energy in its operation by June next year as part of its sustainability efforts.
November 28, 2023COP28: What to know before UN climate talks
Approximately 70,000 world delegates and negotiators are expected to meet in Dubai for the United Nation’s COP28 climate summit from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12.
November 27, 2023Philippines ready to sell sovereign carbon credits, says lawmaker
The Climate Change Commission of the Philippines and Maharlika Carbon Technologies signed a memorandum of cooperation last Friday to jointly promote voluntary carbon credits and sovereign carbon credits.
November 27, 2023Vietnam contributes 69% of ASEAN renewable energy generation
Vietnam accounted for 69% of ASEAN’s solar and wind generation in 2022 and was the region’s main driver in renewable energy development in recent years, according to a report by U.K.-based energy think tank Ember.
November 27, 2023Petronas, Japanese firms aim to start CO2 storage by end-2028
Japanese firms have agreed to develop a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project with Malaysian energy company Petronas which should begin commercial operations by the end of 2028, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JAPEX) said on November 20.
November 24, 2023Indonesia to build massive and intelligent power grid for renewables
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources together with the National Electricity Company PT PLN plans to build a smart grid to support the utilization of renewable energy in Indonesia.
November 24, 2023CCCS-NUS study finds half of online products claiming 'eco-friendly' without supporting evidence
According to a study released by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on Nov. 16, about half of online products made vague claims of being "eco-friendly" without providing supporting details.
November 24, 2023Indonesia’s leading presidential candidates consider ending PLN’s monopoly
Indonesia's leading presidential candidates are considering a push to end the state-run Perusahaan Listrik Negara's (PLN) monopoly as part of efforts to accelerate the transition to greener energy.