Singapore officially opens fifth desalination plant which is 5% more energy efficient
Singapore on Sunday (Apr 17) officially opened the country’s fifth desalination plant, which is about 5 per cent more energy efficient than conventional desalination plants. Due to its co-location with an existing power plant, the Jurong Island Desalination Plant can save about 5,000 megawatt hours per year, equivalent to the annual power needs of nearly […]
Cambodian suppliers reduce energy and water use
Garment factories in Cambodia have reduced their energy and water consumption with support from the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Cambodia Improvement Programme (CIP).
Trend of sustainability remains driver of real estate industry
The trend of sustainability will continue to be a driver of Vietnam’s real estate industry, heard a workshop on April 7. Participants in the event discussed the development of green, energy-efficient, and resource-saving buildings, which is currently one of the priorities in the global construction sector. Paul Fisher, country head of real estate services firm […]
Istiqlal first mosque in world to achieve green building certification
The Istiqlal Mosque has become the first mosque in the world to receive an Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) certificate, as a green place of worship, from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The certificate was presented directly by IFC country manager for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, Azam Khan, to the Grand Imam of the […]
Facing a bigger energy bill? Some tips on how to save electricity and money
With rising energy costs due to high global oil and gas prices, your electricity bill could increase for some months yet. SP Group announced last week that the electricity tariff for households will increase by an average of 9.8 per cent for the April to June period – the fifth consecutive quarter of increase.
Singapore waives port dues on new, green harbour craft, saving operators hundreds of dollars
For the first time, Singapore will waive port dues for new harbour craft that run on greener fuel. Transport Minister S. Iswaran on Wednesday (April 6) said the waiver will last for five years from the date of their registration, and apply to both low- and zero-carbon-fuelled harbour craft.
Onwards to a greener world with Huawei
Some of the most memorable stories that emerged from the pandemic are not those of death and disease, but of hope and resilience. In 2020, a video of a boy finally reuniting with his healthcare worker mother went viral, touching hearts worldwide.
Developing the sustainable data center of the future
The global data center sector is estimated to account for around 416 terawatts, equivalent to roughly 3% of all energy needs. Southeast Asia draws a significant amount of that requirement, with energy demand increasing as new data center infrastructure is added in countries across the region.
