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.
S’pore’s green transition expected to increase clean energy sector workforce by 80% by 2032
As Singapore’s energy transition gains momentum, the clean energy workforce is expected to increase by 80 per cent by 2032, reaching around 2,700 workers.
Businesses need to accelerate their existing adoption of digitisation, electrification and automation in an effort to curb climate change and gear towards sustainability.
Asean needs US$7tri of energy transition investments between 2018 and 2050 to achieve net zero emission: TNB chief
Asean will need US$7 trillion or US$220 billion annually to invest in energy transition (ET) between 2018 and 2050 in order to reach net zero carbon emission, Tenaga Nasional Bhd president and chief executive officer Datuk Baharin Din said.
ASEAN Advances Clean Energy Transition with Innovative Funding and Collaborative Partnerships
The 2023 ASEAN Chair agenda, themed “Epicenter of Growth,” highlights two crucial principles: energy security and funding stability. To bolster the energy transition in the region, ASEAN leaders underscored the need for innovative financing solutions.
Australia Announces $50m Climate Funding for Indonesian SMEs
Jakarta. Australia will provide $50 million in climate funding to Indonesia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as startups, according to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese when hosting President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in Sydney.
Malaysia to launch national energy transition and hydrogen roadmaps
Malaysia this year will launch two more national strategic energy roadmaps as the Asean nation further embraces the energy transition. “Of paramount importance is the national energy transition roadmap, which will outline the overarching strategy and high-impact initiatives to expedite the energy transition efforts,” Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
Climate change actions will spur green growth, says Brunei Finance Minister
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 24 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Actions addressing the impacts of climate change, including energy transition, will offer opportunities to drive growth in green jobs and low carbon technologies.
ASEAN Mulls Establishing Carbon Neutrality Task Force
A task force focusing on ASEAN’s carbon neutrality could soon be in the pipeline, according to a recent press statement by the Southeast Asian bloc.
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.