Minister highlights Indonesia’s support for energy transition at IGWEL
Davos, Swiss (ANTARA) – Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto underlined Indonesia’s support for a fair and sustainable energy transition at the Informal Gathering of World Economic Leaders (IGWEL) in Davos, Switzerland.
Unlocking international finance for Vietnam’s renewable energy transition
This is the third in a series of six web stories exploring how Viet Nam can implement its COP26 energy commitments while minimizing environmental impacts and making progress on broader sustainable development goals. Other pieces explore topics like what role wind power can play in Vietnam’s electricity mix, renewable energy integration into the grid, and […]
Huawei Commits to Empowering a Low-Carbon APAC with Green Power Technology
Themed “Green Energy, Green Future”, Huawei APAC Digital Power Green Energy Summit 2022 was held in Singapore on May 19. The Forum brought together policymakers, industry experts, and sustainability practitioners from across the region to discuss the green development trends, and explore how we can collectively leverage opportunities in the fast-changing technology and regulatory landscape to drive the […]
Opportunities for Singapore, Indonesia to work together in green, digital economy: Lawrence Wong
There can be more opportunities for cooperation between Singapore and Indonesia in new sectors of the economy, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (May 20) at the close of a four-day official visit to Indonesia.
UN promises support for Vietnam’s energy transition scheme
The United Nations (UN) has affirmed its willingness to support Vietnam in establishing a partnership on energy transition with the Group of Seven (G7) nations in a letter of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General on Climate Action Selwin Hart handed over the […]
Digitalization to drive Singapore’s power demand, offer decarbonization solutions
Digitalization will drive Singapore’s future energy demand growth, but also offer solutions to the climate challenge, experts said at a recent industrial forum hosted by Singapore-based carbon exchange, MetaVerse Green Exchange.
Southeast Asian nations need to accelerate their clean energy transitions
Southeast Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels to meet rising demand for energy is proving to be a significant vulnerability in today’s energy crisis. Meeting energy security and emissions goals will require countries in the region to make major efforts to improve energy efficiency, accelerate renewable power generation and switch to low emissions fuels, according to […]
G-7 to help Indonesia, Vietnam shed dependence on coal power plants
The Group of Seven major economies will expand an initiative to support such developing countries as Indonesia in their efforts to phase out coal.
Luhut Says Tesla Visits Indonesia to Discuss Energy Transition
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan confirmed that Tesla’s team visited Indonesia. The five-day visit of the US electric car manufacturer, he explained, was aimed at exploring the country’s measures in dealing with climate change.
US to boost ASEAN energy transition spending
US president Joe Biden will announce $150mn in new US spending in southeast Asia to promote development of renewable energy and infrastructure, as well as maritime security, when he hosts leaders of ten ASEAN nations on Friday. The spending package includes $40mn in development finance that could unlock up to $2bn in private investment in […]