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September 01, 2023
First green zoo in Thailand will be plastic-free, powered by renewables
The new zoo, dubbed Thailand’s first green zoo, will have a soft launch by early 2026. The zoo will ban plastic and be powered by renewable energy.
August 31, 2023Philippines EV Summit expands in 2023 with wider adoption across the country
Philippines’s EV Summit will be held in October as more car buyers are switching to electric vehicles. Public and private sectors have also been working to make charging stations more conveniently accessible to EV owners.
August 31, 2023Bangkok’s MRT set to be solar powered to reduce emissions
CK Power Company and Bangkok Expressway and Metro PLC have partnered to harness solar power for Bangkok's MRT, aiming to decrease carbon emissions by 300,000 tons.
August 31, 2023IEAT partners with 6 firms to develop hydrogen fuel at industrial park
The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand has team up with six Thai and Japanese firms to explore hydrogen fuel usage at the Map Ta Phut and Smart Park industrial estates. This initiative is part of efforts aimed at combating global warming.
August 31, 2023Vietnam’s VinFast aims to expand into Southeast Asia EV market
VinFast, Vietnam's first electric car brand, experienced a 700% stock price surge in the US, making it the world's third largest car manufacturer. Now the brand is aiming for global market amid the rise of the EV.
August 30, 2023McDonald’s Philippines says 25 stores now powered by rooftop solar
McDonald’s announced that 25 of its stores in the Philippines are now installed rooftop solar power. The company expected to save around 546,000 kW of electricity annually.
August 30, 2023New tech may speed up development of carbon capture lithium batteries
An international research team has developed a new technology that accelerate the development of catalysts for lithium-CO2 batteries. These batteries are affordable devices capable of storing energy and capturing harmful emissions.
August 30, 2023Vietnam aims to sell green electricity to Singapore as well as enhance bilateral cooperation
Vietnam and Singapore plan to enhance cooperation in renewable energy, with many Vietnamese localities aiming to export green electricity to Singapore.
August 29, 2023Palawan-Mindoro interconnection project gets greenlit to expand national grid
Philippine President has given the green light to the inter-island connection project between Palawan and Mindoro Islands. This potential project is seen as a pivotal move towards bolstering the capacity of the national grid.
August 29, 2023Indonesia presents solutions to lure energy transition investments in ASEAN
Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources offers solutions to attract investments aimed at supporting energy transition for ASEAN nations.