Penang introduces RM1m electricity bill subsidy to help tourism industry
GEORGE TOWN, May 13 — The Penang state government has introduced an electricity bill subsidy for the tourism industry to help its players stay afloat during movement control order (MCO) 3.0.
PM asks Landlords, Electricity and Water companies to reduce bills for workers because of COVID situation
(Phnom Penh): In a speech on May 8, 2021, the Head of the Royal Government of Cambodia, Hun Sen expressed the hope that all landlords will understand and reduce rents for affected workers in Phnom Penh and the rest of Cambodia – especially in the closed areas where workers are not paid.
Myanmar military cashes in on Thai pipeline
Myanmar’s military has received hundreds of millions of dollars from natural gas sales through a financial scheme linked to the Myanmar-Thailand pipeline, a French newspaper has reported.
Myanmar coup threatens Chinese power projects
TAIPEI/YANGON — Chinese energy companies contracted to build power plants in Myanmar have had their projects put on hold, and some are considering exiting the market, in a sign of how the military coup in the Southeast Asian country may be deterring even thick-skinned Chinese investors.
Vietnam commits to cut emissions, promote sustainable energy in climate battle
Vietnam has committed to combat climate change by reducing emissions and promoting sustainable energy development, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at an online climate summit Friday.
Forum discusses challenges to sustainable energy transition
Vietnam has substantial potential in offshore wind and solar power, with huge opportunities for the integration of different energy technologies and the combination of renewable energies and agriculture, experts said at the event on Tuesday.
Indonesia to abandon fossil energy sources, switch to renewable energy
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan affirmed Indonesia’s intent to promptly veer away from the use of fossil energy sources and shift to renewable energy as a form of climate change mitigation. “The president is keen to see Indonesia truly become part of the efforts to make the world […]
Vietnam can became renewable energy superpower
Vietnam invested $7.4 billion in solar and wind power last year, ranking 8th on the list of renewable energy investments the world over. Weert Börner, deputy ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Vietnam, said Friday that Vietnam has the potential to become a renewable energy superpower.
