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December 04, 2023
Japanese bank invests in CIX to expand Asia’s carbon credit market
CLIMATE Impact X has secured investment from Japan’s Mizuho Financial Group, which will collaborate with the Singaporean carbon exchange to meet the growing demand for international carbon credits among Japanese companies.
December 04, 2023Indonesia finalizes renewables target with G7 climate finance plan
Indonesia has officially finalized the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP), aiming to persuade the members of the JETP to secure $20 billion in funds for green energy transformation.
December 01, 2023Singapore invests SGD 164 million in EV buses, biggest purchase by LTA
Singapore continues to expand the electrification of its public bus fleet, with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announcing a new investment of 164 million SGD for electric buses last Saturday.
December 01, 2023Vietnam has 305 green buildings but still lacks mandatory regulations
Vietnam has a total of 305 green buildings with a combined certified construction area of nearly 7.5 million square meters by September 30, 2023, according to Nguyen Cong Thinh, Vice General Director of the Department of Science, Technology and Environmen
December 01, 2023Manila Water signs solar PPA with Ditrolic Energy for green transition
Water and sanitation company Manila Water has inked a 15-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with energy provider Ditrolic Energy Philippines.
November 30, 2023METI joins EGAT developing hydrogen and ammonia fuel
METI of Japan, in collaboration with the EGAT and three leading Japanese companies, has initiated a feasibility study for the production of clean hydrogen and ammonia on the land owned by EGAT in Thailand.
November 30, 2023Taipower’s Round 2 auction for renewables awards 60 companies
Taipower has announced results of its Round 2 auction for small-amount green electricity on Nov. 30, with 60 companies winning contracts, with the new bundle of “100,000 kWh for five-year period” receiving the most bids.
November 30, 2023World’s richest 12 people have same carbon footprint as 2 mln homes
Superyachts, private jets and financial investments of 12 of the world’s wealthiest people are accountable for generating annual energy emissions equivalent to 2.1 million homes, according to a report.
November 30, 2023Malaysia’s parliament powered by solar energy in 2024
Malaysia’s parliament is expected to include the use of solar energy in its operation by June next year as part of its sustainability efforts.
November 29, 2023Japan’s Marubeni intends to replace Ørsted in operating Vietnam's offshore wind power
Japan's Marubeni has expressed to replace Ørsted by collaborating with Vietnam's T&T Group to develop offshore wind power projects in Thai Binh, a province of northern Vietnam.