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November 14, 2023
Sustainable Taiwan Expo 2023 to unveil new green opportunities
The Sustainable Taiwan Expo 2023 will return for its 4th edition on Nov. 22 through 24 at Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, unlocking trade opportunities across the green supply chain.
November 14, 2023EVN increases average retail electricity price again
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has announced an adjustment in the average retail electricity prices by 4.5% from Nov. 9. After four years of frozen increases, electricity prices in Vietnam have been adjusted twice this year.
November 14, 2023MSB secures FMO 100 million USD for green projects
In recent years, there has been a significant surge in demand for green loans in Vietnam. Many banks are not only allocating their capital for green and sustainable development projects but also seeking support from foreign Development Finance Institution
November 14, 2023Undersubscribed small amount green energy auction calls for more flexibility
Taipower’s Round 1 auction, which offered 10 million kilowatt hours of small-amount green energy, was undersubscribed. Some private sectors believe that the small amount of green energy cannot meet demand from SMEs, and with limited offers and the highest
November 13, 2023Japan, Korea to set up hydrogen, ammonia supply network, says Nikkei
Japan and South Korea will establish a supply chain for hydrogen and ammonia fuels and leaders of two countries will announce the framework on Nov. 17 in the U.S., where they are expected to join the APEC meeting.
November 13, 2023Copper price traded lower makes renewables transformation harder
While world major economies and demands slow down, the declined copper price discourage the investment of mining, wind farms, solar arrays and electric vehicles.
November 13, 2023Vietnam prepares for carbon tariffs in 2025 for net-zero target
As carbon taxes and credits become more prevalent across global markets, Vietnam is seeking ways to demonstrate its responsibility in decarbonization and help local businesses adapt to change.
November 10, 2023Neighbors will leave Thailand behind in green industry: TDRI
Bangkok’s biggest shopping center, Megabangna has invested 1 billion baht embracing clean solar energy and expected to mitigate the emission of approximately 210,592 million tons of carbon dioxide. Thai businesses are accelerating in green transformation,
November 10, 2023Apple says it does not pass on costs of carbon reduction to consumers
Apple does not charge more to account for its carbon reduction efforts in its consumer technology products, said Lisa Jackson, the vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiative.
November 10, 2023TNB teams up with Petronas to develop CCS for gas-fired power plants
Malaysian utility company Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has worked with state-owned oil and gas firm Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) to explore carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology for gas-fired power plants.