Towards better energy use benchmarks for Singapore’s commercial buildings

[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) launched the Green Mark (GM) certification scheme 20 years ago, a green-building rating system designed to evaluate a building’s environmental impact and performance. Subsequently, in 2008, new buildings were required to meet a minimum environmental sustainability standard. Over this time, the government has also introduced the minimum standards […]
EV momentum grows with 43,572 battery EVs on Malaysian roads

MALAYSIA’S electric vehicle (EV) sector continues to gain traction, with more than 43,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) now operating across the country.
Indonesia to allow private players to build EV charging stations

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Minister of Investment and Downstreaming and head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Roeslani informed that the government is revising the rules to allow third parties to set up electric vehicle charging stations in Indonesia.
Saving energy could protect jobs for 20 million Vietnamese workers

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien has emphasized that growing global environmental regulations – particularly from Europe and the U.S. – are impacting Vietnam’s GDP and approximately 20 million direct laborers. These changes highlight the urgent need for more efficient energy use across industries.
Malaysia to strengthen EV ecosystem with collaboration from neighbours

SINGAPORE: Malaysia is developing a robust electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, and such an ecosystem could be strengthened through collaboration with land neighbours such as Singapore and Thailand, says Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore.
Cambodia launches new project to drive energy efficiency

Cambodia Monday took a major step forward in its climate and energy ambitions with the launch of a new project aimed at accelerating energy efficiency in the building sector. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), together with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and UNDP Cambodia, officially unveiled the ‘Accelerating Energy Efficiency in […]
Delta Electronics Becomes First EV Charging Solutions Provider to Attain Philippine Standard (PS) Safety Certification

MANILA, Philippines, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Electronics, a global leader in power management and smart green solutions, has been awarded the Philippine Standard (PS) Safety Certification Mark for its AC power Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions, a mandatory certification for select electrical products, ensuring they meet stringent national safety and performance standards.
Traffic Police’s electric highway patrol cars to be rolled out from second half of 2025

SINGAPORE – A fleet of 19 high-performance electric vehicles (EVs) will be progressively introduced to the Traffic Police’s Expressway Patrol Car fleet from the second half of 2025.