Vietnam vows to digitize greenhouse-gas emissions inventory
To reduce emissions to zero by 2050 as committed by the government of Vietnam at COP26, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has joined forces with agencies to submit to the Prime Minister a list of business fields and facilities that must carry out greenhouse-gas emission inventory.
Indonesia’s Luhut Invites Huawei to Enhance Collaboration in Smart Future and New Energy
[Dongguan, China, December 8, 2021] Yesterday, coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, met Guo Ping, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman, to discuss tightening ties between Indonesia and Huawei on digital transformation and a number of initiatives to develop digitalization, 5G, AI, and new energy.
Cloud infrastructure could be key to meeting climate goals
As the Covid-19 pandemic spurs the acceleration of digitisation and demand for data, governments and companies across Asia Pacific are actively looking for ways to fast track both their digital transformation and decarbonisation efforts.
Why energy systems in Southeast Asia need to go digital
Traditionally, the development of electricity systems has been built upon two assumptions: demand is not to be controlled; supply, then, must meet demand.
Using technology to overcome obstacles
Despite a string of challenges from the pandemic with more reliance on remote work and careful investment by customers, Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is looking into digital power as a tool to unlock obstacles and believes it can be digital partner for Thailand.
Digital and green strong avenues of growth for ASEAN and UK
The UK’s long-awaited Integrated Review, outlining its international priorities in a post-Brexit world, has been released. Whilst it is wide-ranging in focus, there is a clear and strong tilt towards opportunities in digital and climate change within Southeast Asia. This should be welcome news for Asean member states, especially if the UK becomes a viable […]
Indonesia, Germany agree to support clean energy transition
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The governments of Indonesia and Germany have agreed to support efforts towards clean energy transition under the Clean, Affordable, Secure Energy (CASE) program in Southeast Asia.
Singapore government invests $8.9m to support blockchain research
Enterprise Singapore, the Infocomm Media Development Authority, and the National Research Foundation Singapore, has launched a S$12 million (US$8.9 million) program to further strengthen the city-state’s blockchain ecosystem.
