Smart, green classrooms launched in schools
The Ministry of Education (MoE), through the Department of Schools, the Department of Communication Technology and Information and the Educational Technology Centre, achieved a milestone yesterday in enhancing pedagogical experiences through the integration of modern technology, making learning more engaging, interactive and efficient.
Batam named nat’l pilot city for energy transition, building sector decarbonization
The Indonesian city of Batam has been designated a national pilot city for energy transition and energy conservation in the building sector, under the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project. The announcement was made during the SETI Project Kick-off event in Batam on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The SETI project, a bilateral initiative between […]
Singapore and Japan Set New Rules for Carbon Credits and How They Shape Asia’s VCM
Governments in Asia are making big changes to how companies can use carbon credits to fight climate change. This month, both Singapore and Japan released new rules to make sure carbon credits are used in a fair and honest way.
ASEAN countries boost maritime decarbonization efforts
Members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) group are stepping up to move from ambition to action in maritime decarbonization, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said.
Malaysia launches climate finance innovation lab to boost green solutions
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) on June 18 announced the launch of the Climate Finance Innovation Lab (CFIL), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting innovative financial solutions in the fight against climate change.
OGSE sector remains crucial in Malaysia’s decarbonisation despite green shift
ENERGY Asia is an annual event that brings together global leaders, policymakers and industry players to discuss challenges and seek opportunities in the energy sector. While the focus of the conference is on energy transition and green energy, it was also emphasised that immediately abandoning fossil fuels, which still makes up of 80% of global energy, […]
Saigon Hi-Tech Park targets 50% renewable energy in push for net zero
HCM City (VNA) – Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) is aiming to pull more than half of its energy from renewable sources, a step in Vietnam’s race to hit net-zero emissions by 2050, heard a local seminar on June 17. The push aligns with Ho Chi Minh City’s broader target to secure 15% of its energy from […]
HDBank, PV Power sign $76.7 million deal to boost sustainable energy transition
HCM CITY — Furthering its leadership in green finance and commitment to sustainable development, Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) has signed a VNĐ2 trillion (US$76.7 million) credit facility agreement with PetroVietnam Power Corporation (PV Power), a leading power producer and subsidiary of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam).
