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UK and the Philippines partner on climate and environment

The two countries have agreed to share and agree with each other’s climate priorities, including energy transition and nature-based solutions

UNDP, Indonesia partner to advance SDGs in private sector

Jakarta (VNA) – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) are committed to taking joint actions to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) through increasingly involving the private sector.

UOB reiterates to support transition to cleaner energy

KUALA LUMPUR: United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) has reiterated its commitment to help the country’s transition to cleaner energy by supporting power plants with lower environmental impact and financing natural gas and solar projects in the country.   In a statement Thursday, UOB Malaysia said the bank was a co-financier in a Commodity […]

UPLB Energy Forum 2022: The Philippine transition to a clean and sustainable energy future

The UPLB Energy Forum is an annual event organized by the UPLB Society of Electrical Engineering Students (UPLB SELES), which is a duly recognized academic organization based in the College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT) of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). The event serves as a platform for Electrical Engineering students, […]

US says energy development by S. China Sea claimants must be ‘free of coercion, bullying’

MANILA — The United States has reiterated its support for South China Sea claimants to develop oil and gas resources in their respective exclusive economic zones, criticizing China for pressing its “unlawful maritime claim” in the disputed waters by bullying its neighbors.

US to help PH tap clean energy

The Philippines and the United States have agreed to collaborate in tapping clean energy, including nuclear power.

US to help Philippines develop nuclear power program; groups push renewable energy instead

The Philippines and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding last week to work together to develop the Philippines’ nuclear power program. The MOU was signed by Energy Undersecretary Gerardo Erguiza and US Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins.

USAID launches $36 mn clean energy project in Vietnam

US ambassador Marc Knapper recently joined Vietnam’s vice minister of industry and trade Dang Hoang An and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) mission director Ann Marie Yastishock to launch USAID’s $36 million, flagship clean energy project. US vice president Kamala Harris had announced the project during her visit to Vietnam in August 2021.

USAID launches clean energy investment scheme in Vietnam

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a US$36 million clean energy investment scheme in Vietnam. USAID launched the project as it seeks to increase private sector investment and improve operational performance in Vietnam’s energy sector.

USAID launches P1.6-billion project to promote clean energy in Philippines

MANILA — The United States through its development agency has launched a P1.6-billion project to promote use of clean energy in the Philippines.