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December 12, 2023
Taiwan exchange set to kick off trading for first batch carbon credits
The Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCX) will start trading carbon credits on Dec. 22, offering international credits from seven countries in Asia, Africa, and South America at a price of US$5 to US$15 per metric ton of CO2 equivalent.
December 12, 2023Vietnam shaping 2 renewable energy industrial and service centers
As the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) in Vietnam proposes the latest development direction to the Prime Minister, anticipates establishing two cross-regional RE industrial and service centers located in the Northern and South Central to Southern ar
December 11, 20232023 DJSI is out: 24 Taiwan companies are listed in 2 indexes
The latest results of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), the highest honor for corporate ESG performance, were announced on 8th December. Taiwan has added four new companies to the list.
December 11, 2023NYCU initiates research on organic photovoltaic to improve efficiency
How can solar energy and plants thrive together while increasing rooftop utilization? The answer lies in the organic photovoltaic (OPV) installations.
December 08, 2023Indonesia’s carbon storage ambition could be a risky business
Indonesia officially launched its first Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project at the end of November. However, experts believe that Indonesia faces significant risks in becoming a hub for carbon storage.
December 08, 2023Indonesia's 1 trillion appeal to net zero raises concerns over lack of commitments
President Joko Widodo explained Indonesia's climate efforts, inviting global cooperation at COP28. However, some experts find these actions insufficient to solve the global climate crisis.
December 07, 2023Philippines eye first coal-plant phase-out by carbon finance
The Rockefeller Foundation collaborates with ACEN, a major Philippine energy player, using carbon financing for the early decommissioning and transition of a coal-fired power plant in the Philippines to renewable energy.
December 07, 2023GFEI: auto emissions could have dropped by 30% without SUVs
Spacious and comfortable SUVs are the top choice for many car enthusiasts, but recent studies indicate that these large vehicles are one of the culprits hindering the global automotive industry's carbon reduction efforts.
December 06, 2023Thai Eastern cut cost by 48% through biogas project
The Thai Eastern Group Holdings converts discarded palm empty fruit bunches and palm oil residues into biogas, resulting in a 48% reduction in production costs for the company.
December 06, 2023MOIT presents draft of electricity pricing for charging station
Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has proposed a draft of retail electricity pricing with 3 different approaches for calculating electricity tariffs for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.