Philippine SEC rolls out green equity guidelines to boost sustainable investments
According to ESG News, the draft memorandum circular, known as the Green Equity Guidelines, outlines measures to encourage the issuance of green equity, aligning with global sustainability commitments like the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Cambodia submits initial Biennial Transparency Report to UNFCCC
Cambodia has officially submitted its Initial Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat.
Vietnam, Japan collaborate to drive energy transition
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hosted a reception in Hanoi on December 4 for Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Maeda Tadashi.
Australia invests in Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition
Australia has made the initial investment under its Government’s 2 billion AUD (1.3 billion USD) Investment Financing Facility, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit earlier this year.
NUS scores major sustainability milestone with landmark solar power project across campus
NUS has made a significant leap towards a sustainable future with the commissioning of a campus-wide solar photovoltaic (PV) installation project. It involved the installation of 20,425 solar panels across campus with an installed capacity of 9.2 megawatt-peak (MWp)1 , which can generate close to 10 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable energy annually. This is expected […]
ADB approves $2.85-M package to support PHL energy transition
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a combined $2.85-million package for the Philippines to address climate change and expand access to renewable energy.
Hydrogen and nuclear power to drive transition to clean energy
Hydrogen energy will be used for electricity generation starting in 2030 according to Thailand’s newest Power Development Plan (PDP) and the electricity generation plan of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT).
Malaysia to prioritise climate change as 2025 Asean chair, says Nik Nazmi
BAKU: As the Asean chair for 2025, Malaysia will prioritise climate change as a key regional agenda, aligned with the theme of “inclusivity and sustainability”, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
