Fuel imports stall as banks shut and currency depreciation drives up costs
YANGON • Myanmar’s refined fuel imports have stalled as protests over the military coup have shut banks and government offices, while a depreciation of its currency has driven up costs, five industry sources said.
S’pore must emphasize climate change and environmental issues given its unique position to provide leadership: Yeoh Lam Keong and Tay Kheng Soon
Former GIC chief economist Yeoh Lam Keong took to his Facebook on Tuesday (16 Feb) to talk about the “greening of the Singapore economy”.
Gasoline prices up by P1.20/liter; diesel by P0.95/liter
It will be another week that will be heavy on consumers’ pockets as the prices of gasoline products will go up by P1.20 per liter; and diesel by P0.95 per liter, based on the pricing adjustment notices sent by the oil companies.
‘Ensure power supply for vaccine rollout’
THE Department of Energy (DoE) has urged that power supply stability in the Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) be further improved in preparation for the coming summer months and the rollout of the government’s Covid-19 vaccine program.
Human Rights Watch slams Woodside over Myanmar energy developments
Human rights groups have slammed Australian energy giant Woodside after its chief executive said the company would press ahead with a major gas development in Myanmar and suggested the nation’s former civilian leaders ignored the army’s grievances in the lead-up to the military coup.
Singapore’s push for green infrastructure bonds will spur private sector into action, say experts
Singapore’s plan to fund infrastructure projects with green bonds is set to “spur” the private sector into action, paving the way for a steady supply and demand for green financing, industry experts told CNA. Melissa Goh with more.
What is in store for Southeast Asia’s clean energy sector in 2021?
Southeast Asia’s power sector is set to strike out in a new direction this year, driven by energy security needs and new opportunities for collaboration as some of the world’s biggest polluters step up climate action.
Woodside says Myanmar coup won’t hit plans
Australia’s Woodside Petroleum sees the military coup in Myanmar as “a transitionary issue” that would not affect its drilling in waters off the Southeast Asian nation, its chief executive says.
