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Vietnam will soon launch a new set of national criteria as the basis for green development. These criteria are specifically aimed at accelerating the development of green industries that comply with international standards.

The Philippines will seek bids from renewable energy developers to install about 8 GW of geothermal and hydropower supply, in a new round of auctions for green power projects.

Malaysia unveiled a detailed national energy transition roadmap (NETR) on Aug. 29, which sets out initiatives the government will undertake to achieve 2050 net zero target.

The new zoo, dubbed Thailand’s first green zoo, will have a soft launch by early 2026. The zoo will ban plastic and be powered by renewable energy.

The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand has team up with six Thai and Japanese firms to explore hydrogen fuel usage at the Map Ta Phut and Smart Park industrial estates. This initiative is part of efforts aimed at combating global warming.

Philippine President has given the green light to the inter-island connection project between Palawan and Mindoro Islands. This potential project is seen as a pivotal move towards bolstering the capacity of the national grid.

Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources offers solutions to attract investments aimed at supporting energy transition for ASEAN nations.

Bangchak PLC has signed a MoU with stakeholders to promote carbon credit schemes in forestry and agricultural sectors, as well as renewable energy projects.

Malaysia views Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital City project as a potential export market for exporting its green electricity, while aiming to become the renewable energy hub of ASEAN.

Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines will set up a sub-regional focus group to promote existing connectivity and achieve sustainable green energy development.