Vietnam’s CEP Industry: Sustainability Challenges But Big Potential
Vietnam’s courier, express, and parcel (CEP) industry is showing impressive potential, but its impact on the environment is a significant problem. That said, recent government action and regulations may lead to changes in the way delivery businesses operate in Vietnam.
ACWA Power, PTT Public Company Limited and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand set to support Thailand’s decarbonisation aspiration
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia/ Bangkok, Thailand: ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen plants worldwide; PTT Public Company Limited (PTT), Thailand’s national integrated energy company; and Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), an electric power related state-owned enterprise which aims to secure the power reliability under the […]
Russian Firm Offers Indonesia Partnership in Nuclear Power Plants
TEMPO.CO, Sochi – Russia’s state-run nuclear company, Rosatom State Corporation, offered cooperation to build a floating nuclear power plant (NPP) for Indonesia.
Myanmar Regime and Russia Sign Nuclear Power Plant Memorandum
Myanmar’s junta signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday with Rosatom, Russia’s state-run nuclear corporation, according to a Rosatom press release.
US to help Thailand develop nuclear power
The USA will help Thailand develop nuclear power through a new class of small reactors, part of a programme aimed at fighting climate change, Vice-President Kamala Harris announced during a recent visit to Thailand. A statement from the White House said that these reactors use new technology and take up less space, all while having […]
Green groups say nuclear energy ‘risky, harmful’ to Philippines
At least two environmental groups opposed the possibility of using nuclear energy in the Philippines as the government is set to start discussions with the United States for a civil nuclear cooperation agreement.
Shell and Alternergy to develop offshore projects in Philippines
Shell has partnered with British renewable energy firm Alternergy to develop offshore wind projects in the Philippines, the Philippine News Agency has reported. The partnership will be carried out through Alternergy’s unit Pililla AVPC.
US, Philippines to Negotiate Nuclear Power Tech-Sharing Pact
The US and the Philippines will open talks on a deal for the Asian nation to build nuclear power plants with American technology, Vice President Kamala Harris announced.
PH, France eye ‘strong partnership’ on nuke energy
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is looking forward to having a “strong partnership” with France on nuclear energy as the Philippines moves closer to adopting this power source to improve its long-term energy security. Marcos held a bilateral meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in […]
China, Brunei agree to boost bilateral ties as leaders meet in Bangkok
China and Brunei on Friday agreed to enhance bilateral relations when Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam in Bangkok, Thailand on the sidelines of the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.