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August 29, 2023
Palawan-Mindoro interconnection project gets greenlit to expand national grid
Philippine President has given the green light to the inter-island connection project between Palawan and Mindoro Islands. This potential project is seen as a pivotal move towards bolstering the capacity of the national grid.
August 29, 2023Indonesia presents solutions to lure energy transition investments in ASEAN
Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources offers solutions to attract investments aimed at supporting energy transition for ASEAN nations.
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, 2023Bangchak partners with Agri sectors for carbon credit and renewables projects
Bangchak PLC has signed a MoU with stakeholders to promote carbon credit schemes in forestry and agricultural sectors, as well as renewable energy projects.
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, 2023Malaysia looking to export green electricity to Indonesia’s new capital
Malaysia views Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital City project as a potential export market for exporting its green electricity, while aiming to become the renewable energy hub of ASEAN.
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, 2023Four ASEAN countries boost interconnectivity to develop green energy
Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines will set up a sub-regional focus group to promote existing connectivity and achieve sustainable green energy development.