Sands Expo and Convention Centre now Singapore’s first carbon neutral MICE venue
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, at Marina Bay Sands has announced that it has become the first carbon neutral MICE venue in Singapore. Already a LEED-Platinum and ISO20121-certified venue, Sands Expo’s carbon neutral status is a step towards Singapore’s goal of transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
UK-ASEAN trade reboot highlights cooperation, digital solutions, sustainability
It is a sign of the times that during the coronavirus pandemic countries are forging new diplomatic partnerships and reshaping existing relationships. The latest example is the UK and ASEAN, whose trading links are well established but are now set for a reboot. Last month, UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liz Truss met with […]
Singapore gathers global energy firms to seek out new innovation for sector
Four international energy companies have joined hands with Enterprise Singapore in their call for startups to pitch and develop digital solutions to help address key challenges in their sector. Specifically, 19 challenge statements around robotics, sustainability, work flow, and asset management have been issued.
Double-Sided Solar Panels Follow the Sun for Cost-Effective Energy
Solar energy has made big strides in the last decade as it becomes more widely used throughout the world. Now researchers have found a way to make solar panels produce even more energy while reducing costs with the design of new double-sided panels and technology to optimize their sun exposure.
European firms eyeing chunk of PH energy efficiency projects
Close to 30 European firms are seriously eyeing to corner a pie in the P12.19 trillion worth of investments that the Philippines is dangling for myriad of energy efficiency (EE) ventures, according to the Department of Energy. The various investment opportunities that foreign and local investors could take advantage of relating to EE undertakings would […]
Denmark helps Vietnam draw up plans for cutting energy use
Denmark is assisting all 63 Vietnamese cities and provinces with reviewing energy usage and developing action plans to reduce consumption. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued Guidelines for Developing Provincial Action Plans on Energy Efficiency for 2020-25 period under the Danish Vietnamese Energy Partnership Program, which seeks to cut Vietnam’s energy consumption by […]
Ministry issues guidelines for efficient energy use
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued guidelines for the planning of efficient energy use from 2020 to 2025 at the city and provincial level. The guidelines, compiled with support from the Danish Energy Partnership Programme (DEPP), aim to help Vietnam’s 63 cities and provinces record energy use and develop local […]
The future of mobility: Less or no mobility at all?
Transportation has evolved over time, from relying on human power alone, animal riding and wheels that improved the speed and range of mobility. Then came the steam engine, combustible engine, gas engine, even an electric motor. Transportation has become so essential for human lives, moving both people (passenger transport) and goods (freight transport).
