Tenaga Nasional’s 2Q net profit rises 25.75% to RM821.5 m, unveils goal of zero net carbon emissions by 2050
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 26): Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB)’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 rose 25.75% to RM821.5 million, from RM653.3 million a year ago, due to higher operating profit.
Huawei Supports Green School Bali with Leading Solar Energy Inverter
Jakarta. Huawei has donated its award-winning solar solution to Green School Bali, the ‘Greenest School on Earth,’ and is helping the school to close the gaps in becoming a carbon neutrality campus and environmentally- friendly community.
Techwire Asia: Vietnam could become green energy powerhouse in Asia
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has shown the world its capability to accelerate clean energy solutions, with the highest installed capacity of solar power in Southeast Asia and the government’s commitment to boosting energy supply and strong public demand for improved air quality, the Malaysia-based Techwire Asia website said in an article on August 19.
Jurong Island to serve as a ‘living’ test bed for sustainable technology
SINGAPORE: Jurong Island will serve as a “living” test bed for sustainable solutions for the first time, as the industrial estate transforms into a sustainable energy and chemicals park.
Transition to cleaner energy will involve ‘trade-offs’, EMA to reduce cost impact where feasible: Chief executive
SINGAPORE: Trade-offs are inevitable as Singapore transitions to cleaner energy, but the Energy Market Authority (EMA) will seek to manage this and minimise the impact of costs where feasible, its chief executive Ngiam Shih Chun told CNA.
Companies urged to adopt ESG standards
KUALA LUMPUR: Companies stand to lose substantial investment opportunities without environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance, which has become an increasingly important criterion for inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth.
Mekong-US Partnership meeting stresses cooperation on sustainable development
Five Mekong countries and the US participate in the second ministerial level Mekong-US Partnership (MUSP) meeting chaired by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Prak Sokhon and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. It is part of the ongoing ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting.
S’wak to be Asean’s ‘battery’ through sustainable energy development, says Abg Jo
KUCHING (Aug 6): Blessed with abundant natural resources as well as a highly competent and skilled workforce, Sarawak will continue to leverage on sustainable energy development to fulfil its aspiration of becoming Asean’s ‘battery’ to power continued growth in the region, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg.
