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November 10, 2023
Apple 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, 2023
TNB 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.
November 07, 2023
Taiwan’s first net-zero institute opens in Kaohsiung
The Net-Zero Institute, Taiwan’s first academy dedicated to cultivating green talents, has opened on Nov. 6 at the Kaohsiung Software Technology Park.
September 20, 2023
Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel to sail in Q4, targeting net zero in marine industry
Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel is scheduled to begin trials and launch in the fourth quarter to support the electrification of marine craft.
July 14, 2023
Japan aims to offer green tech for energy transition in Middle East
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to discuss energy markets on a trip to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar next week, aiming to provide technologies for net zero transition.
July 13, 2023
Singapore’s EMA and ADB partner to expedite energy transition in Southeast Asia
Asian Development Bank and the Singapore Energy Market Authority partner to develop renewable energy production and transmission in Southeast Asia and develop ASEAN power grid.
July 03, 2023
Vietnam’s Viglacera significantly reduced its carbon footprint by using green energy
Vietnam Television held a forum on June 27 with the theme of "Net Zero: Green Energy Transformation - An Opportunity for Leaders", emphasizing the country's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. On the forum, Viglacera Cooperation was named as one
June 02, 2023
Extreme heatwave in Southeast Asia sparks concerns over surging energy demands
As temperatures soared above 45°C in South and Southeast Asia in recent weeks, governments faced challenges in meeting unprecedented electricity demands due to the widespread use of air conditioning.
February 02, 2023
Taiwan passes climate law amendments to achieve net zero by 2025
Taiwan's legislature passed the "Climate Change Response Act" on Jan. 10, establishing a carbon fee system for large emitters and setting a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
December 30, 2022
Taiwan sets new emissions reduction goal for 2030
Taiwan aims to reduce carbon emissions by 23-25% by 2030 compared with 2005 levels in pursuit of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the National Development Council said Wednesday at a press conference.