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July 14, 2023
Japan aims to offer green tech for energy transition in Middle East
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to discuss energy markets on a trip to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar next week, aiming to provide technologies for net zero transition.
July 13, 2023Singapore’s EMA and ADB partner to expedite energy transition in Southeast Asia
Asian Development Bank and the Singapore Energy Market Authority partner to develop renewable energy production and transmission in Southeast Asia and develop ASEAN power grid.
July 10, 2023Vietnam, Luxembourg promote cooperation for green development
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance delegation visited Luxembourg from July 5 to 8 and had a meeting with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), hoping that the country could assist Vietnam in building a carbon market.
July 10, 2023Samaiden signs 20-year PPA with Yakult Malaysia to supply solar power
Samaiden Group Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, Samaiden Capital Management Sdn Bhd has inked a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with global beverage company Yakult Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
July 06, 2023Australia commits $50m to Indonesian SMEs for energy transition
Australia will provide $50 million in climate funding to Indonesia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as startups for energy transition, according to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
July 04, 2023Vietnam aims to be Southeast Asia renewables leader but challenges remain
Vietnam is poised to become a regional leader in renewables, an energy policy official said. Still, challenges faced by investors such as uncertainty in the regulations and the shortage of infrastructures remain.
July 04, 2023EU supports Vietnam with 142 mln euros for energy transition
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and the EU delegation to Vietnam held a policy dialogue on the Sustainable Energy Transition Program (SETP) in Hanoi on June 30. The EU will provide 142 million euros through Official Development Assistance
June 30, 2023Vietnam eyes investment in green energy to grow carbon market
Vietnam’s is seeking investment in clean energy as part of its plan to develop a carbon market for the purpose of meeting net zero emissions by 2050.
June 21, 2023World Bank lends $750mln to Philippines for clean energy
The World Bank said it has approved a $750 million (P41.9 billion) loan to boost the Philippines' environmental protection and climate resiliency reforms.
June 19, 2023Air Liquide signs long-term PPA with China Three Gorges for renewable electricity
France-based Air Liquide has inked a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with China Three Gorges Renewables and China Three Gorges Corporation Jiangsu Branch, subsidiaries of China Three Gorges, one of China’s largest producers and retailers of renew