Towards better energy use benchmarks for Singapore’s commercial buildings
[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) launched the Green Mark (GM) certification scheme 20 years ago, a green-building rating system designed to evaluate a building’s environmental impact and performance. Subsequently, in 2008, new buildings were required to meet a minimum environmental sustainability standard. Over this time, the government has also introduced the minimum standards […]
Saving energy could protect jobs for 20 million Vietnamese workers
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has emphasized that growing global environmental regulations – particularly from Europe and the U.S. – are impacting Vietnam’s GDP and approximately 20 million direct laborers. These changes highlight the urgent need for more efficient energy use across industries.
Cambodia launches new project to drive energy efficiency
Cambodia Monday took a major step forward in its climate and energy ambitions with the launch of a new project aimed at accelerating energy efficiency in the building sector. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), together with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and UNDP Cambodia, officially unveiled the ‘Accelerating Energy Efficiency in […]
Delta Electronics Becomes First EV Charging Solutions Provider to Attain Philippine Standard (PS) Safety Certification
MANILA, Philippines, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Electronics, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, has been awarded the Philippine Standard (PS) Safety Certification Mark for its AC power Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions, a mandatory certification for select electrical products, ensuring they meet stringent national safety and performance standards.
Vietnam vehicle market expands 8% in March
Vietnam’s new vehicle market expanded by 8% to 26,079 units in March 2025 from 24,133 units a year earlier, according to wholesale data released by the Vietnam Automotive Manufacturers Association (VAMA).
Genting Malaysia says getting closer to energy-efficiency goals
As part of its commitment to sustainability, Genting Malaysia said it had set a target to “reduce electricity consumption by 12 percent by 2028
Vietnam Energy Update: Canon Vietnam Leverages Solar and Smart Energy Innovations to Slash Electricity Use by 11%
Canon Vietnam Co., Ltd., one of the country’s leading Japanese FDI enterprises, has significantly enhanced its energy efficiency over the past five years, with a strong focus on solar power and intelligent energy systems.
TotalEnergies ENEOS successfully deployed Imerys’ first onsite solar project in Southeast Asia
Ipoh, Malaysia, (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- TotalEnergies ENEOS and Imerys successfully deployed a 1 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system at Imerys’ calcium carbonate production facility in Ipoh, Malaysia. This is Imerys’ first onsite solar project in Southeast Asia, and follows a similar project deployed in Wuhu, China in December 2024.
