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July 09, 2024
Johor Plantation Group to raise $156 million in IPO to fund green initiatives
Johor Plantation Group (JPG), a Malaysian palm oil manufacturer, officially listed on Bursa Malaysia on July 9. The IPO is expected to raise MYR 735 million (about USD 156 million), which will be used for green production and reforestation.
July 09, 2024AI in green transition market to reach $115 billion by 2032
Data centers consume huge amounts of electricity for computing, making it challenging to achieve carbon reduction goals. However, there are also many successful cases of AI-enabled carbon reduction and energy transition.
July 09, 2024Could electric vehicles feed China’s grid?
EV's charging (also known as V2G, vehicle-to-grid) has the potential to contribute to the smoothing out of peaks and troughs in grid electricity demand, but many are wary, and the tech is currently expensive.
July 08, 2024Vietnam adopts waste-to-energy solutions to tackle waste problem
Vietnam generates nearly 70,000 tons of waste daily, with over 70% sent to landfills. Waste-to-energy plants, which provide electricity during waste processing, are considered a solution to balance environmental concerns with economic development.
July 08, 2024Malaysia's investment in Vietnam's coal plant sparks criticism
Malaysia’s EXIM Bank announced a cross-sea investment in Vietnam's Song Hau 2 coal-fired power plant, raising industry concerns about violating government energy transition and decarbonization commitments.
July 04, 2024Vietnam's direct power purchase agreement marks green energy milestone
The Vietnamese government officially passed the "Direct Power Purchase Agreement" (DPPA) on the 3rd, allowing large electricity consumers to procure green energy directly from the national grid or independent grids, bypassing Vietnam Electricity (EVN).
July 04, 2024Taiwan's green energy, smart mobility solutions shine at ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week
Several Taiwanese companies exhibited their innovative green energy and smart mobility products at the ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week from July 3 to 5, capturing business opportunities in Southeast Asia's energy transition.
July 04, 2024Vietnam liberalizes direct purchase of green electricity by enterprises
To attract more renewable energy investments and meet the industry's demand for clean energy,Vietnam government officially passed the “direct power purchase agreement" (DPPA) on the 3rd.
July 03, 2024ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week sheds light on EV technologies, energy storage solutions
ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week took place from July 3 to 5 in Bangkok, Thailand, featuring over 1,400 global energy brands showcasing the latest in electric vehicle technology and energy storage solutions and expected to attract 28,000 visitors.
July 03, 2024Japan to help ASEAN expand green energy through regional power grid
Japan is set to join the ASEAN power grid race. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to announce Japan's support for ASEAN member countries in expanding their power transmission and distribution networks. This initiative aims not only to promote decar