US, PH partnership pushed for the clean energy transition
Former US Ambassador for ASEAN affairs and deputy assistant secretary of State for Southeast Asia, Scot Marciel, hopes for an energy transition partnership between the Philippines and the United States, as the former push for more green energy sources.
ESDM Ministry commits to supporting renewable energy transition
The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry’s coordinator for electricity environmental protection, Bayu Nugroho, has affirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting efforts to transition to new and renewable energy (EBT) to reduce pollution in Indonesia.
Sustainable development – an indispensable choice for businesses
Promoting the development of the circular economy is an indispensable choice for businesses to step closer to sustainability, attendees were told at a conference on sustainable development held in HCM City last week.
RI Foreign Minister Meets Norwegian Foreign Minister and ASEAN Secretary General, Discuss Myanmar and Energy Transition
Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi held a trilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway and the Secretary-General of ASEAN, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting/Post Ministerial Conferences (AMM/PMC), Friday (14/7) in Jakarta. The meeting mainly discussed economic cooperation, energy transition, Myanmar’s humanitarian aid issues and advancing the agenda related […]
Renewable energy transition needs RM637bil in new investments
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will require an estimated RM637bil in new investments until 2050 in its transition to renewable energy (RE), says Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
Thailand is to impose a carbon tax on 3 major economic sectors
BANGKOK – The Excise Department plans to impose a carbon tax on the energy, transport and industrial sectors to help Thailand achieve its goals of carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2063, as well as cut the cost of imported fuel.
Energy can be a catalyst for peace
In our ever-evolving world, the vital role of energy has become increasingly apparent. Historically, conflicts have erupted due to scarcity and competition for limited energy resources. However, it is plausible and imperative to change the narrative surrounding energy, transforming it from a force for war into a powerful catalyst driving world peace. The interplay between […]
Vietnam and Australia boost energy transition cooperation
Vietnam and Australia are expected to increase cooperation in energy transition and climate change adaptation in the coming time.
Energy transition requires regional collaboration, says minister
Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Rtd) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof yesterday highlighted the Sultanate’s vital move toward energy transition during his keynote address at the launch of the Energy Seminar ‘A Just Energy Transition Towards Green and Sustainable […]
Singapore port authority seeks proposals for fully electric harbour craft
Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has issued an expression of interest (EOI) calling for proposals to design and promote the use of fully electric harbour craft in Singapore, it said in a statement on Tuesday.