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February 29, 2024
Viettel’s data center aims to reduce energy consumption by 2% per year
Data centers in Vietnam have been booming in the past year (2023), with the cumulative total reaching nearly 30. However, energy consumption and carbon emissions remained high. State-owned telecommunications giant Viettel pledged to address this issue by
February 26, 2024World's most expensive carbon credits in Thailand's first forest initiative
The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) in Thailand has bought 400 tons of carbon credits at what is considered the world's highest price for such a project.
February 17, 2024Vietnam’s FPT works with Japan’s Carbon EX to compete in the carbon market
FPT Group has announced its cooperation with Carbon EX, a Japanese carbon credit trading platform, to develop carbon market in Vietnam and establish carbon credits that meet international standards and provide solutions for green transformation.
February 17, 2024Indonesia rolls out free carbon tracking system for Southeast Asian businesses
East Ventures and The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched ECOVISEA. The platform acts as a free web-based global greenhouse gas (GHG) calculator.
February 16, 2024Thai SSP eyes on wind power in Taiwan and Philippines
Thai energy listed company Sermsang Power (SSP) announced an expansion in renewable energy development, with an anticipated investment exceeding 10 billion Thai Baht (about 282 million USD).
February 16, 2024Floating solar PV emerges as key driver for renewables development in Southeast Asia
Floating solar PV capacity is expected to play a key role in fulfilling Southeast Asia’s overall solar expansion, with countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand well positioned to use their unique geographies to support the technology.
February 07, 2024Climate experts raise $12 million for the world’s first carbon credit insurance company
CarbonPool is set to be the first insurance company in the world with a carbon credit balance sheet. The firm announced the closure of a $12 million funding round on Jan. 29.
February 01, 2024Carbon footprint tracking helps Vietnam’s dragon fruit greener
Vietnam's Binh Thuan Province officially introduces the first batch of dragon fruit with monitored carbon emissions. And through energy and water-saving measures, the cultivation process has successfully reduced carbon emissions by nearly 70%.
January 31, 2024PV panels help to cut cost by 30%: Vietnam’s shrimp farmer
Bac Lieu Province, known as Vietnam’s shrimp farming hub, shrimp farmers saved up to 30% of their monthly electricity bills after installing solar panel systems.
January 29, 2024From green transition to carbon inventory: Solutions for corporate sustainability
Several companies from various sectors were invited to share their experience in ESG transformation at a forum titled "ESG technologies and AI applications" organized by DIGITIMES in Kaohsiung on Jan. 26.