Indonesia to Temporarily Suspend Renewable Energy Exports
The government is set to temporarily suspend exports of new and renewable energy, saying it is needed to prioritize domestic demands as the national clean energy mix for electricity is still at 11.7 percent.
Singapore, Pacific Alliance’s work plan to boost digital economy, green energy
The Singapore and Pacific Alliance (PA) will enforce the joint work plan, which seeks to push for innovation in the digital economy, green energy, and logistics amongst others. In January 2022, the work plan was signed by Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan signed the Work Plan with Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign […]
Gov’t committed to tackling climate change through green economy
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government is committed to tackling climate change by building a green economy program that aims to protect the environment by reducing the effects of greenhouse gases while maintaining the national economic growth rate.
Suitable legal frameworks, policies needed to fulfill climate targets: experts
The Vietnamese government has set out a roadmap to achieve the country’s climate targets, including net zero emissions by 2050 as committed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, the UK.
PM wants Ninh Thuan to become major national renewable energy hub
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked Ninh Thuan to further exploit its advantages to become a major renewable energy hub of the country while addressing a ceremony to mark the 30th re-establishment anniversary of the south central province (April 1, 1992-2022) on April 16.
Vietnam builds master plan to cut air pollution
Vietnam will implement a plan to eliminate fossil-fuel vehicles, tighten emission control and add more green spaces to urban areas. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday approved the National Strategy for Environmental Protection to 2030 with a vision until 2050, in which the government sets targets to prevent the increasing trend of environmental pollution, […]
Malaysia’s Hibiscus Explores Singapore SPAC Listing
Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd. is considering listing a special purpose acquisition company in Singapore that could raise as much as S$200 million ($147 million), according to people familiar with the matter.
The Australia-Asian PowerLink: Encouraging Investments in ASEAN Renewable Energy
The Australia-Asia PowerLink will deliver power generated from the world’s biggest solar farm in Australia to Singapore through overhead and undersea cables. The project, estimated to cost A$30 billion (US$22.4 billion), involves the development of a solar plant covering over 12,000 hectares in the town of Tennant Creek, approximately 990km from the town of Darwin. The harnessed […]
Lao PM applauds partnerships between Vietnamese, Lao ministries
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Hồng Diên paid a courtesy call to Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh in Vientiane on April 11, part of his working trip to Laos to co-chair the border trade development cooperation conference. Diên said as the global and regional economies are facing numerous difficulties which may negatively impact the […]
Singapore delegation discusses future direction of renewable energy-sharing
A discussion has been held between Sarawak and Singapore on the future direction of renewable energy-sharing in the region. The discussion took place during a courtesy call by Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at his office […]