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January 23, 2024
90% of FMCG turn to circular economy: VCCI
According to the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), 90% of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) enterprises in Vietnam have shifted toward the circular economy, including food and non-alcoholic beverage big brands such as Nestlé, Coca-Cola, and
January 23, 2024Malaysia airports turn to solar power for net-zero emissions goal
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) ensures the sustainable development of its airports through solar power system.
January 23, 2024China’s national voluntary carbon credit market resumes operations
China has relaunched its long-stalled voluntary carbon offset market, providing funding to projects with the potential to restrain emissions but facing challenges in generating profits.
January 22, 2024Indonesia offers free rice cookers to cut LPG imports
To reduce the reliance on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), the Indonesian government implemented a program that offer free energy-efficient electric cookers last year. The initial target was to distribute 500,000 sets of rice cookers.
January 22, 2024Solar, wind capacity in ASEAN rises 20% in just one year, report says
Wind and Solar capacity in the ASEAN region increased by 20% in 2023, bringing the total to over 28 GW. According to a new report from Global Energy Monitor (GEM), the technologies now account 9% of electricity generating capacity in ASEAN countries.
January 18, 2024Thai relaxes rooftop solar regulation to meet soaring demand
The Thai Ministry of Industry is currently amending the Factory Act, and starting as early as this year, rooftop solar installations with a capacity exceeding 1MW will no longer require obtaining a factory license.
January 18, 2024Only 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.