Indonesia bags 10 awards at ASEAN Energy Awards
Indonesia clinched 10 awards in several categories at the 2022 ASEAN Energy Awards (AEA), which were announced virtually as part of the 40th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and ASEAN Energy Business Forum activities.
Encouraging blended finance for energy transition through G20
Indonesia, as chair of the 2022 G20 presidency, has outlined the three priority issues of global health architecture, sustainable energy transition, as well as digital and economic transformation.
Pos Indonesia accelerates implementation of green industry principles
State-owned postal company PT Pos Indonesia showcased commitment to accelerating implementation of green industry principles in running the logistics business, including through the use of electric vehicles and environment-friendly renewable energy.
Indonesia, Denmark cooperate for accelerating energy transition
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif stated that Indonesia and Denmark had agreed to cooperate to accelerate energy transition in Indonesia. The agreement was marked by the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) between state-owned infrastructure financing company PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (SMI) and Danida Sustainable Infrastructure Finance (DSIF) here on Thursday.
East Kalimantan explores cooperation with EU for clean energy
The East Kalimantan provincial government explores cooperation with intergovernmental and supranational organizations, with membership comprising European Union countries, in the development of clean and fair energy transition.
US wants to work with Vietnam in climate change, energy transition
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry discussed the urgency of national and world efforts to limit global warming and adapt to climate change during his working visit to HCM City on Sunday.
A sustainable garment hub in Vietnam designed to reduce the carbon footprint of making a T-shirt
If you’ve ever checked the label on that new shirt you just bought, there is a good chance that it was made in Vietnam. After years of rapid growth, the country is now the world’s second-largest exporter of textile and garment after China. Textile and garment manufacturing accounts for no less than 16 per cent of Vietnam’s […]
Cambodia, UNDP jointly launch SDG Investor Map to accelerate sustainable development
The Cambodian government and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on Wednesday jointly launched the Cambodia SDG Investor Map, a market intelligence tool that identifies viable investment opportunity areas aligned with the Cambodia Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Asian Development Bank’s Energy Transition Mechanism
In 2021, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced it would no longer finance coal-fired power plants. This announcement was made at a time when other big players, like Japan and South Korea, were making similar commitments. If followed through on, such a change in policy would be a big deal given how much coal is burned in Southeast […]
Philippine 2050 Pathway Calculator – Expression of Interest
The UK government is supporting the Philippine government through the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop its own version of the 2050 Pathway Calculator (2050 Calculator) with Mott MacDonald as the delivery partner.