Asean renewables investors told to take long-term view
Southeast Asian countries need to hold course and see beyond immediate threats on the path towards decarbonisation, according to a panel at the Future Energy Asia Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.
Economic disparities, differing policies holding back Asean’s energy transition plans
THE Asean (Association of South East Asian Nations) power grid was first mooted in the late 1990s as a way for South-east Asian nations to cooperate in energy efficiency and conservation, as well as work on developing renewable energy sources.
ASEAN has a better future being neutral
Two recent conferences highlighted the United States’ antagonism toward Russia and China. The first was the meeting of the leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations with the US, which US President Joe Biden hosted in Washington in May. The second was the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 10-12.
Asean governments rush to issue green bonds
Southeast Asian nations are aiming to increase green financing as the region, dotted with flood-prone low-lying areas vulnerable to weather disruptions and rising sea levels, grapples with the threat of climate change.
Cambodia to strengthen ASEAN cooperation and promote post-crisis economic recovery
As the Chair of ASEAN in 2022, Cambodia will strive to play a more active role to further strengthen ASEAN cooperation with all partners in order to promote post-crisis economic recovery in an inclusive, sustainable and resilient manner towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Philippines: 100% tax free? What you need to know about the new EV law
Electric vehicles are exorbitantly priced in the Philippines, sometimes double their US retail price. Example: Nissan Leaf, a plug-in electric vehicle (EV), still costs about today Php3 million pesos ($56,000, about Dh210,000) in the Philippines.
Fossil gas expansion seen to worsen energy security
Southeast Asia is becoming Asia’s fossil gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub, with the Philippines having one of the largest planned gas power expansion and LNG import terminals. However, this massive fossil gas expansion is seen as a threat as it will worsen the region’s energy security and dependence on imported fuel, based on a […]
SEA ride-hailing services race towards green mobility
Southeast Asian ride-hailing and food delivery services are racing toward eco-friendly mobility, with targets to deploy more electric and low emission vehicles as governments and investors push for greener economies.
