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August 21, 2024
Data centers in Taiwan face power supply challenges
As international companies increasingly establish artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud data centers in Taiwan, concerns are rising over the country’s power supply. Following a series of recent power outages, Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) delivered a s
August 20, 2024Malaysia aims to attract RM 300 bln of green investment by 2030
To advance its green economy, the Malaysian government has set ambitious goals, vowing to significantly increase green investment, with a target of reaching 300 billion ringgit (about 72 billion USD) by 2030.
August 19, 2024Singapore, Philippines unite to retire coal plants early with 'transition credits'
On the 16th, Philippine energy giant ACEN, Singapore’s green investment company GenZero, and multinational company Keppel signed a memorandum of understanding to develop clean energy solutions aimed at helping coal-fired power plants retire early and obta
August 19, 2024Electric ships could be a breakthrough for China
As the world’s biggest shipper and commodity trader, China could establish a mature business model for constructing electric ships. It could also build out better recharging infrastructure, bringing further climate, environmental and economic benefits.
August 16, 2024Vietnamese agri-trade firm lands $25 million to boost sustainable coffee supply chain
On August 15th, Phuc Sinh Corp., a Vietnamese agricultural product trading company, announced that it has received a green investment of up to $25 million from the Dutch & Green Fund. This marks the first time a Vietnamese company has achieved such a mile
August 16, 2024Orsted open to using Chinese wind turbines
China’s low-cost wind turbines are flooding into Europe, raising concerns among local companies. Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer, has also indicated that it may consider importing turbines or technology from China
August 15, 2024What makes energy renewable? Definitions, trends, and challenges
Traditional fossil fuels emit significant amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and making the shift to renewable energy such as solar and wind to reduce carbon footprints. This article will explore what renewable energy is, how it dif
August 15, 2024Taiwan’s carbon fee proposal: Six key aspects to watch
Taiwan's carbon fee will operate on a “leading by example” approach and may shift to cap and trade in two to three years. Here’s a breakdown of the six main aspects of the current carbon fee scheme.
August 14, 2024Experts propose regulatory approaches to accelerate banks to phaseout coal
Recent surveys show that Singapore banks have failed to honor their commitments to stop financing coal-fired power plants. Specifically, DBS Bank, UOB, and OCBC Bank were found to have provided up to $2 billion to the coal industry.
August 14, 2024Elon Musk, Donald Trump's livestream conversation on climate issues draws criticism
Elon Musk’s support for former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked a stir, leading to a live discussion between the two on the X platform on August 12.