Cambodia’s urban goals run into challenge of building Angkor Wat 2.0
CAMBODIA is building both “smart” cities and “liveable” cities under a mishmash of well-meaning plans that aim to attract investment and talent, create new production and service ecosystems, and develop supply chains. There is no shortage of good advice, but funds and a coherent strategy are scarce. Tales of constructing Cambodian cities started about 10 […]
Successful Finnish smart energy, circular economy Thailand delegation
Following on the Team Finland export promotion trip to Thailand in 2018, the main purpose this time was to promote cooperation in the fields of smart energy and circular economy. Many companies with strong connections to Thailand or with vast Asian experience were included. Finland has identified that there are countless potential benefits of mutual […]
Thailand will use blockchain technology to control VAT fraud related to oil exports
Recent reports have confirmed that Thailand will be considering the Block Chain Technology in order to curb VAT fraud involving oil export. According to Ledger Insights reports, the Excise Department of Thailand confirmed its tie-up with the Krungthai Bank for utilizing distributed ledger technology for tax refunds to the exporters of oil and for controlling […]
Thailand to push blockchain use
The future of blockchain currently seems uncertain following the crash in cryptocurrency prices. However, enthusiasm abounded at the World Blockchain Summit held in Bangkok on 2 December 2019 for the potential of this ground-breaking technology. When the summits first began in 2017, money was being heavily invested in blockchain. However, there came a surge in […]
Phuket mains power supply switchover arrives
Boonthum Charoenpong, Manager of the Phuket branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), explained that the mains supply will be increased from 115kV to 230kV tomorrow. “There is no need to worry. The switchover will not cause any harm or affect electrical appliances in houses or businesses,” Mr Boonthum said. Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-mains-power-supply-switchover-arrives-73861.php#tXyjZD1oBjLCLTRe.99
Singapore-based startup SensorFlow offers energy optimisation solutions for hotels in Asia
A Singapore-based startup is offering hoteliers a smart solution to reduce their energy consumption, optimise their operational efficiency and achieve their sustainability goals. SensorFlow is a proptech that combines the use of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help hotels in Asia monitor, analyse and automate energy consumption for better productivity, […]
Million Green Homes launches in Vietnam to help build low-carbon future
An ambitious new program in Vietnam called Million Green Homes aims to bring solar PV and energy efficiency technologies to a million houses or buildings by 2030, thereby helping the country shift away from its existing fossil fuel dependency. Nguy Thi Khanh, Director of GreenID, the organization behind Million Green Homes, says that the program […]
Developing renewable energy in Vietnam: Through the lens of equality and sustainability
Babeth Ngoc Han Lefur, country director, Oxfam in Vietnam delves into this issue. As climate change is progressing at an even greater pace than expected by various climate modelling scenarios, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is urging countries to take robust action to cut down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to limit the average […]
