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August 31, 2023
Vietnam’s VinFast aims to expand into Southeast Asia EV market
VinFast, Vietnam's first electric car brand, experienced a 700% stock price surge in the US, making it the world's third largest car manufacturer. Now the brand is aiming for global market amid the rise of the EV.
August 30, 2023McDonald’s Philippines says 25 stores now powered by rooftop solar
McDonald’s announced that 25 of its stores in the Philippines are now installed rooftop solar power. The company expected to save around 546,000 kW of electricity annually.
August 30, 2023New tech may speed up development of carbon capture lithium batteries
An international research team has developed a new technology that accelerate the development of catalysts for lithium-CO2 batteries. These batteries are affordable devices capable of storing energy and capturing harmful emissions.
August 29, 2023Malaysia mandates less air con in government offices to lower carbon footprint
Malaysia has decided to raise the temperature in typically cold government offices to save energy. To offset any discomfort this may cause, the government has relaxed the dress code, allowing civil servants to wear cooler batik to work on most days.
August 28, 2023ACEN seals joint venture with Ib vogt for solar projects in Asia
ACEN and Ib vog, a solar developer based in Singapore, have recived regulatory approvals to jointly establish a platform for financing large-scale solar power projects across Asia.
August 28, 2023Bangkok’s high school installs solar panels on campus roofs for energy saving
Saint Dominic School in Bangkok has installed 816 solar panels across three buildings on the campus. The school recognizes the importance of implementing sustainable practices to promote environmental protection.
August 25, 2023Hanoi boosts public bike service to reduce CO2 emissions
Vietnamese Tri Nam Group launched a pilot program in Hanoi utilizing public bicycles, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions, and diversify the city's passenger transport sector.
August 25, 2023Indonesia issues regulations for operation of its first carbon exchange
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has released a series of rules for the establishment of a carbon exchange, with the goal of launching an onshore carbon trading market by the year-end.
August 24, 2023Japan’s Kureha, Brazil’s Petrobras team up on offshore carbon capture
Japanese chemical manufacturer Kureha is collaborating with Brazil's Petrobras to develop carbon capture at offshore oil rigs. Both hope to create a new way to capture the greenhouse gas and utilize it to make various valuable products, such as batteries
August 24, 2023U.S proposes tariffs on solar panels from Southeast Asia to punish China’s trade violations
Starting June 2024, the U.S. will impose a 254% tax on Chinese solar panel manufacturers in Southeast Asia, unless they can prove key components are not from China.