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August 23, 2023
Indonesia will lift solar energy rules to unleash green investment
Indonesia will ease rules that have slowed development of solar power in the coal-dependent country, lifting one of the many legal roadblocks to the archipelago’s goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
August 22, 2023Vietnam establishes agricultural carbon footprint monitoring system for the first time
Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture introduced for the first time the electronic traceability system for tracing the origin and carbon footprint of each dragon fruit produced in Binh Thuan province.
August 22, 2023China to build solar, wind recycling system as waste from renewables surge
China will set up a recycling system for ageing wind turbines and solar panels as it tries to address the growing volumes of waste from the industry.
August 22, 2023Vietnam’s e-commerce urged to go green to reduce carbon footprint
The Vietnam E-commerce Index 2023 report highlights that the online retailer has two main stages that negatively affect the environment, including delivery and the packaging. Experts are advocating for a change in the e-commerce towards rapid development
August 21, 2023Vietnam to push charging station service industry aim EV booming
Vietnam aims to transition to electric vehicles by 2050, promoting green electricity use and establishing numerous charging stations, presenting significant investment opportunities.
August 21, 2023Malaysia’s UEM secures majority stake in sustainable energy solutions firm Cenergi
The Malaysian engineering-based infrastructure and services company, UEM Group, has acquired a majority shares in sustainable energy solutions firm Cenergi from Khazanah. Cenergi is now one of its subsidiaries.
August 21, 2023Amazon inks PPA with Itochu in Japan for 38MW solar deployment
US retail giant Amazon has signed a power purchase agreement with Japanese conglomerate Itochu to purchase solar energy.
August 18, 2023Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi airport plans to be “green airport” with solar rooftop
The Airports of Thailand has successfully installed solar rooftop panels on the terminal of Suvarnabhumi Airport. This is part of a broader initiative aimed at achieving a target of sourcing 20% of the airport’s electricity from green energy within the ne
August 18, 2023Vietnam proposes environmental protection fee for emissions
The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance recommends collecting emissions protection fees and encouraging technological investment in emission facilities, aligning with the party's and government's environmental protection policies.
August 18, 2023Chinese EV firm eyes expansion in Indonesia
China’s electric vehicle manufacturers are planning to penetrate the Indonesian EV market, which boasts untapped potential of over $20 billion according to a latest report. The country’s ambition to become an EV hub and its population of nearly 300 millio