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January 18, 2024
Only electric bus orders for Prasarana after March
Prasarana Malaysia Bhd will cease placing orders for diesel-fueled buses as part of efforts to increase the adoption of electric buses. Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the final batch of diesel buses is expected to be delivered in 2025.
January 18, 2024Local governments adopt green energy to save electricity bills
Local governments in the Philippines are promoting green energy and sustainable development. The Iloilo City government has tapped solar power to meet at least one-third of its around 200 KW daily demand.
January 15, 20242023 is the most difficult year for Vietnamese textile: Vinatex
Affected by the slowdown in global growth, Vietnam's leading textile enterprise, the Vinatex, admitted that 2023 was the most challenging year. However, the market in 2024 is expected to gradually recover, and more emphasis on green transformation.
January 12, 2024How green manufacturing can maximize profitability
Japanese data communications company NTT DATA and Business Weekly co-organized an ESG forum on Jan. 11 in Kaohsiung to explore pathways for Taiwan’s manufacturing industry to align with the global net-zero trend.
January 12, 2024Philippines' biggest data center with most energy-saving design
The Philippines estimates that the total capacity of the country's data centers is expected to grow fivefold by the end of 2025, reaching 300MW. However, given the significant power consumption of data centers, energy efficiency has been a constant concer
January 11, 2024Singapore's Keppel inks power supply deal with chipmaker GlobalFoundries
The infrastructure unit of global asset manager Keppel Cooperation will supply electricity to the Singapore operations of semiconductor manufacturing giant GlobalFoundries under a multi-year agreement, the group said on Jan 9.
January 11, 2024Solar power poised to be sunrise industry this year in Malaysia
The power sector in Malaysia is expected to see a proliferation of solar projects in 2024, as households and companies seek to lower electricity bill and reduce carbon footprint.
January 10, 2024China & Taiwan enterprises shift focus to Vietnam in electronic components, green energy
Global economic growth has slowed down, and Vietnam is no exception. Despite this, there are bright spots in public investment and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects; capital from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan has flowed back into Vietnam.
January 09, 2024Indonesia aims to export green hydrogen by 2030
According to the report from Indonesian government, the country’s green hydrogen potential is projected to reach 185,101 GWh by 2060. The report also pledges that Indonesia aims to become a green or low-carbon hydrogen exporting country as early as 2030.
January 08, 2024Nefin aims for 100 MW solar projects in Southeast Asia this year
Nefin Group, an independent green power producer, targets to secure 100 MW of solar power projects across Southeast Asia in 2024, with Malaysia expected to contribute over 30% of the total, driven by an expansion in market penetration and market share.