PM calls for Asian O&G industry leaders to form partnerships for new energy solutions
KUALA LUMPUR (June 24): To withstand the rising challenges facing the oil and gas (O&G) industry, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is calling for Asian industry leaders to enter into strategic dialogues to open up possibilities of new avenues for collaboration that will lead to innovating new energy solutions. Delivering his keynote address at […]
Electricity Billionaire Is Building the Tesla of Thailand
It’s the epitome of a closed circuit: the utility helping power one of Southeast Asia’s biggest cities is building electric cars, batteries and charging stations for the nascent market, and then supplying the juice to keep them all running. Thailand billionaire Somphote Ahunai envisions his Energy Absolute Pcl as a titan of EVs even though there are less than […]
The time is ripe for carbon pricing in Southeast Asia
Tax, whatever the purpose, is an unpopular word. The yellow vests movement in France, a series of protests that recently shook the European country in reaction to the government’s announcement of a green tax on fuel, attests to that. But given the imminence of a climate catastrophe and the fact that the world devotes more […]
Is Southeast Asia ready for EV?
Traffic in emerging Asian countries has become synonymous with congestion and smog. Driving in some of the major cities in this region can be a nightmare, and don’t even get me started on the current air pollution crisis. In order to preserve a greener and more sustainable environment, the major cities in this region are […]
Chinese-Thai Joint Venture the MG ZS-EV a New Energy Vehicle Built in Thailand
The Chinese-Thai joint venture SAIC Motor-CP as it seeks to capitalize on two major trends – electric and smart vehicles. New energy vehicles (NEV) are the fastest growing segment in the global auto industry. According to the China Passenger Car Association, last year more than one million passenger NEVs were sold, up 88.5 per cent […]
Japan firms keen on Philippines power investments
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has secured the support of Japan to invest in a power plant with up to 1,000 megawatts (MW) in capacity, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said. Cusi said President Duterte’s working visit to Japan has led to another positive development for the power sector. This as the Japanese government, through the […]
ASEAN must switch to electric vehicles faster
While electric vehicles (EVs) continue to capture the attention of consumers in ASEAN, policies and subsidies in line with those found in countries leading the switch to EVs will make electric vehicles a more attractive proposition for the region. EVs, including hybrid electric cars, can drastically reduce carbon emissions released into the environment. Compared to conventional […]
Bloomberg downbeat on Asean EVs
Battery EVs were available for booking at the Thailand Motor Show, but BNEF said personal EVs are not yet affordable in Southeast Asia. (Photo by Wichan Charoenkiatpakul) Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) forecasts prices of electric vehicles (EVs) such as cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles remain unaffordable for individual buyers in Southeast Asia, including Thailand. […]
