At its 53rd Foreign Ministers’ Meeting last September, Asean, with the support of all member States, endorsed Italy’s candidature as a development partner, thus establishing the first formal link between Italy and the Asean family. It is a significant achievement, part of Italy’s closer engagement with the region.

KUALA LUMPUR: Aneka Jaringan Holdings Bhd and Samaiden Group Bhd have entered into a joint-venture (JV) agreement to tap into Indonesia’s energy market. Samaiden said the JV would create new revenue streams for both companies via engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and power plants in Indonesia.

AT THE Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting in Langkawi, senior officials deliberated the forum’s policy agenda for the incoming year, marked by strategies that emphasize inclusion as much as growth. “APEC 2020 will focus on redefining the role of trade and investment from one that is solely for wealth creation to one […]

KUALA LUMPUR: Argentina is seeking joint venture and cooperation with Malaysia in the field of renewable energy and the peaceful use of nuclear energy, said Vice President Gabriela Michetti (pix). She said Argentina saw great potential in renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, and has made large investments in the sector in the […]

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) and the World Coal Association (WCA) have today signed a 3 year MOU under the new leadership of both organisations, in recognition of the strategic importance of the ASEAN region.

In developing countries, energy use from industry rises proportionally to gross domestic product (GDP), according to the 2017 report from the International Energy Agency or IEA. Between 2000 and 2015, Indonesia transitioned from agriculture to industry. The industry sector contributes around 39 percent of Indonesia’s GDP, and the annual energy consumption growth rate in this sector is projected to be 0.54 percent. […]

KUALA LUMPUR (July 26): The path to net zero should be an integrated initiative involving governments, industry and consumers, with policymakers taking the lead to create an ecosystem where all economic players can effectively participate.

Hanoi (VNA) – The 38th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME 38) took place online on August 24 to review a series of activities and prepare for the upcoming 38th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM). Under the chair of Hoang Tien Dung, Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Electricity and Renewable Energy […]

HÀ NỘI — ASEAN countries will step up cooperation and share resources to ensure energy security through expanding power grid connectivity and developing renewable energies. The commitment was made by ministers and deputy ministers in charge of energy of the ten member states of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the 36th […]

Jakarta (ANTARA) – United States (US) Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink said that the ASEAN-US Dialogue was held in Jakarta to demonstrate the strong US commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.