Asean Centre for Energy opens ‘Sustainable Renewable Energy’ arm to push bioenergy, electric transport
The Asean Centre for Energy (ACE), a regional organisation representing the energy interests of 10 Southeast Asian nations, has launched a new “Sustainable Renewable Energy” department, which will focus on industrial and transport applications for clean energy. Beni Suryadi, who leads the “Power, Fossil Fuel, Alternative Energy and Storage” team at the Jakarta-based centre, will concurrently […]
ASEAN-US Dialogue demonstrates US commitment to Indo-Pacific: official
ASEAN-US Dialogue demonstrates US commitment to Indo-Pacific: official
Jakarta (ANTARA) – United States (US) Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink said that the ASEAN-US Dialogue was held in Jakarta to demonstrate the strong US commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan pledges financial support to help ASEAN’s decarbonisation
Japan’s government pledged financial and technological support to help ASEAN countries accelerate their efforts to decarbonise their economies and combat global climate change, its industry minister said on Saturday.
Southeast Asia lags in electric vehicles. Can it catch up?
For self-confessed tech geek and adrenaline junkie Farhan Abdul Rahim, becoming one of the first Malaysians to own an electric car in 2020 was a no-brainer – but he didn’t simply stop there.
Chinese EV makers eye Southeast Asia as competition escalates
Chinese EV makers eye Southeast Asia as competition escalates
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are making a foray into Southeast Asia, an untapped market with few established players, as competition ramps up at home in China. BYD, Great Wall Motor, Hozon and Aiways have all been delivering EVs in countries such as Thailand, with the aim of gaining a foothold in these markets where […]
KPMG Singapore launches decarbonisation hub to speed up Asean’s energy transition
SINGAPORE – An Asean decarbonisation hub was launched on Monday to speed up energy transition in the region and help to attract climate funding to carry out projects.
