How Under Threat Singapore Is Taking Action to Battle Climate Change

With almost one-third of Singapore just five meters above sea level, land reclamation isn’t only a way to create more space, it’s an environmental imperative. And while politicians elsewhere dither over climate change, the city-state is taking a decisive stance, rolling out a range of initiatives aimed at limiting the effects of global warming. “It’s […]

Malaysia’s Petronas posts higher profit; sticks to RAPID project timeline

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Reuters) – Malaysia’s state energy firm Petronas said on Friday work at its $27 billion refinery and petrochemical project in the southern state of Johor had slowed due to an explosion last month, but stuck to its timeline of resuming operations by the year-end. The company also posted on Friday a […]

Mandatory CSP in energy sector pushed

The International Chamber of Commerce Philippines (ICCP), the national committee of the World Business Organization, supports the mandatory implementation of the Competitive Selection Process (CSP) in the energy sector saying this is good for investors, ensures greater competition, power supply security and competitive tariffs. The circular issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) on Mandatory […]

10 years in, industry takes the lead in advancing green buildings in Singapore

Reflecting the growing importance of green buildings for Singapore’s climate strategy and economic development, the national certification scheme for building and construction professionals has been refreshed and handed over to new management. From this July, professionals who want to be certified in the design and development of green buildings will obtain their qualification from the […]

Power tariffs should have been increased more: MoIT

EVN engineers repair power lines. EVN ensured all procedures in calculating power bills to customers after the rise. — Photo courtesy of EVN HÀ NỘI — Electricity retail prices should have been raised by 9.26 per cent instead of 8.36 per cent if Việt Nam Electricity (EVN) had correctly calculated the VNĐ3.26 trillion foreign exchange rate difference […]

Nissan and Delta pioneer Thailand’s first partnership to enable EV home charging

The deal supports Thailand’s electrification goal of 1.2 million units on the road by 2036 and will provide Nissan Leaf owners in Thailand international-standard charging facilities with Delta’s quality standard of service, certified by Nissan. “Nissan Motor Thailand is committed to helping drive an electric-vehicle Nissan Leaf vehicle ecosystem in Thailand for the benefit of […]

Govt inks pact on sustainability

Thailand and the Netherlands have signed a declaration of intent to enhance cooperation on sustainability and climate change. According to the Embassy of the Netherlands in Thailand, 15 organisations from the two countries — including Siam Cement Group, Charoen Pokphand Group, ThaiBev, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — inked the deal at the Dutch-Thai Sustainability […]

Climate change issues remain the priority

The government will continue to place issues pertaining to climate change as a priority, while pushing for more efforts and introducing various related initiatives that would support the aim. Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Yeo Bee Yin said the ministry will also continue to promote a green industry through different incentives […]