On climate change, Malaysia has three stories to tell
HOW is Malaysia faring in its battle against climate change? There are three stories to tell: the “OK” news (on mitigation); the “good” news (on green finance); and the “not-so-OK” news (on adaptation).
In commitment to energy transition, Indonesia deploys electric vehicles for G20 summit
DENPASAR: When world leaders arrive for the G20 summit in Bali, they will be picked up by electric vehicles in a symbolic move showcasing Indonesia’s commitment to energy transition.
Vietnam should assure investors with stable regulatory frameworks: IFC
Kim See-Lim, regional director, East Asia and the Pacific, for the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), says Vietnam should set up stable regulatory frameworks and make quicker decisions to realize its carbon-neutral target.
Tackling Carbon Emissions Is Next Singaporean Big Challenge
Singapore is a major refining and bunkering center and one of the world’s largest aviation hubs, but its latest worry is how to tackle its emissions, a task which will not be so straightforward. The country’s oil sector contributes around 5 percent of GDP, placing Singapore amongst the top three export refiners globally. Combine this […]
Myanmar adjusts electric vehicles tariffs to zero
Yangon, Nov 12 (IANS) Myanmar imposed zero tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imports effective from November 2, the state-run media cited the Ministry of Planning and Finance as saying.
Copenhagen Energy eyes 4GW-plus offshore wind off Philippines
Danish developer Copenhagen Energy has secured sites for three offshore wind farms in the Philippines that could have a combined capacity of more than 4GW. It has formed three separate special purpose vehicles – with PetroGreen Energy Corporation, the renewable energy unit of private Filipino energy firm PetroEnergy Resources Corporation as an equal partner – […]
Vietnam wants World Bank to play important role in energy transformation
CAIRO, Nov 11 (Bernama): Vietnam wants World Bank to play an important role in energy transformation and continue with its initiatives using financial resources related to climate change effectively.
Ministry of Transport introduces new electric vehicles charging Bill
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) introduced the Electric Vehicles (EVs) Charging Bill for First Reading in Parliament on Nov 9, 2022 to regulate the safe charging of EVs, to ensure the provision of reliable EV charging services, and to expand the network of accessible charging infrastructure in Singapore.
Minister reviews domestically-made electric buses for G20 Summit
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi reviewed the red and white electric bus transportation that will be used as a shuttle for G20 delegates and participants in Bali on Thursday, November 10.
Philippines saved P4.5B in fossil fuel costs through solar generation — report
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines saved $78 million in fossil fuel spending through solar generation in the first half of 2022 even though the country has yet to maximize its solar potential, according to a report released Thursday.