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November 13, 2023
Vietnam 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, 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.
October 23, 2023
Indonesia “needs affordable new energy to everyone”
Indonesia wants to develop projects on new energy sources such as nuclear, hydrogen and ammonia to achieve its Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060 or sooner, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).
October 19, 2023
Panasonic becomes first in Penang to operate net-zero carbon emission plant
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has announced that its automotive systems factory in Penang, Malaysia is now operating as a net-zero carbon emission plant.
October 16, 2023
BOI announces initiatives for measures to support carbon credits, clearing the path to achieve 'Net Zero' goals
Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) prepares to implement measures to support carbon credits, paving the way toward achieving 'Net Zero' and providing additional special benefits.
October 11, 2023
EVN cooperate with JERA to realize carbon-neutral
The EVN the JERA signed a MOU on cooperation towards decarbonization with ammonia and hydrogen co-burning technology. Vietnam will not develop coal power plants after 2030. However, the increased power consumption makes this Vietnam's biggest power compa
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.