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.
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.
EV resources, infrastructure sorely needed to grow EV market share in Malaysia to 38% by 2030
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 9): The development of resources and infrastructure is vital to grow the electric vehicle (EV) market share in the country to 38% by 2030, said panellists of the Invest Malaysia Series 2 held on Wednesday (Nov 9) at Bursa Malaysia’s headquarters here.
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.
COP27: Thailand supports claims for loss and damage, but awaits progress on past finance promises
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt: Thailand supports claims for climate change loss and damage but wants developed countries to first cough up promised funds for poorer nations to address climate impacts, according to the country’s environment minister.
Pertamina supports NZE realization through decarbonization initiatives
Jakarta (ANTARA) – State-owned energy company PT Pertamina committed to support the Indonesian government to achieve net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060 through the decarbonization initiatives program currently implemented by the company.
KPMG Singapore launches decarbonisation hub to speed up Asean’s energy transition
SINGAPORE – An Asean decarbonisation hub was launched on Monday to speed up energy transition in the region and help to attract climate funding to carry out projects.
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).
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 […]
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.