New subsidies aimed at poor folk, farmers
The government plans to launch new stimulus measures for low-income earners and farmers in the form of energy price subsidies and cheap fertiliser, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak. These measures will be included on the state welfare smartcard to provide the subsidy directly to holders. Mr Somkid told Energy Ministry officials that lower-income citizens […]
‘Murang Kuryente Act’ to lower electricity rates in next few months
MANILA, Philippines — The newly-signed “Murang Kuryente Act” will lower consumers’ electricity rates by October or November this year, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Friday. “It will be seen probably on the fourth quarter of this year, October or November but the deadline is 90 days,” Gatchalian, chairman of Senate committee on energy, told ABS-CBN […]
Singapore energy startup Electrify to raise $5m in series A funding
The funds will be used for tech development, strategic hires to enhance Electrify’s AI and blockchain capabilities, and regional expansion plans. Electrify said it is currently in talks with potential investors in Asia Pacific. The company currently provides intelligent price comparison tools to help customers find the most suitable plans for their needs. It claims […]
Duterte signs Murang Kuryente Act
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law that spares Filipinos the burden of paying for certain costs in their electricity bill. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate committee on energy, announced on Tuesday, August 13, that Duterte has signed Republic Act No 11371 or the Murang Kuryente Act. Duterte signed RA […]
This is Singapore’s plan to avoid running out of water
Every day after his morning run, Adam Reutens-Tan washes under a half-full camping shower hooked on the ceiling of his bathroom. The modified shower, which uses just four litres of water, is one of several ways the Reutens-Tans family conserve water as part of a countrywide push to cut Singapore’s daily consumption by 8% by […]
Cambodia electricity to stay higher than neighbours as EBA jitters emerge
In a blow to any hopes Cambodia may have had of mimicking the manufacturing and industrialisation might of Thailand or Vietnam, the head of the country’s electricity authority on Thursday (Aug 8) said that the cost of electricity in Cambodia will “never be as cheap” as in neighbouring countries. Electricite Du Cambodge (EdC) director-general Keo […]
Royal capital to ‘smart city’: Myanmar’s Mandalay gets high-tech makeover, sparks ‘spy’ fears
YANGON — Once a seat of kings, the city of Mandalay in northern Myanmar has seen turbulent chapters in its 162-year history — the fall of Burma’s last royal dynasty and decades of colonial rule. Now, officials are attempting to transform the former royal capital into Myanmar’s first “smart city”. In a country where officials […]
9 in 10 S’pore millennials willing to do their part for the environment, but want Govt to do more: Survey
SINGAPORE — A survey by Mediacorp has found that the vast majority of Singapore millennials are concerned about the impact of climate change and want to do their part to address the problem. At the same time, they also want the Government to do more on this front — with about a quarter of millennials surveyed […]
