Another 10 electric public buses to ply Singapore roads from December
SINGAPORE – More public bus users will be able to enjoy quieter, emission-free rides, as the first batch of 360 electric buses purchased by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in 2023 are on track to enter service from December.
Gerindra Party: The Free Nutritious Meal Program Will Need 48,000 Kitchens
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Deputy Chair of the Gerindra Party, Rahayu Saraswati, said the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program is currently still in the trial stage before being implemented in 2025.
Taiwan Faces Hurdles in Proposal to Import Green Energy from the Philippines
Taiwan is exploring international solutions to its green energy shortage, with Economic Affairs Minister J.W. Kuo recently proposing a plan to build power plants in the Philippines and transmit green energy back to Taiwan. Although Kuo later downplayed the idea, it has sparked widespread debate, with energy companies showing optimism about the potential. However, the […]
Kia’s EV9 is ready to charge up the electric SUV segment in the Philippines
Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining momentum in the Philippines, with more consumers recognizing the benefits of switching to greener mobility. As the government pushes for a more sustainable transportation future, major automakers are stepping up with new EV models. Kia, an early player in the country’s EV market with the launch of the EV6, continues to […]
Work on new hydrogen-enabled power plant in Singapore begins
SINGAPORE – Work has officially begun on an $800 million power plant that has the capability to use hydrogen to generate electricity, as part of a push to utilise the fuel to reach Singapore’s net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050.
ASEAN power grid could create new jobs, bring investments to energy sector: Study
SINGAPORE – The Asean power grid would have many benefits for countries in the region other than providing green electricity, including the creation of new jobs, reduced air pollution, and significant investments generated for the energy sector.
Indonesian FM shares govt’s national programs with NDB
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono shared the national strategic programs that Indonesia will pursue under President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership during a meeting with President of the New Development Bank (NDB) Dilma Rousseff in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday.
Indonesia begins major oil, gas exploration in Sulawesi
Indonesia’s state-owned oil company Pertamina, along with foreign partners Sinopec from China and Kuwait’s Kufpec, has signed a contract to explore the Melati oil and gas block off the coast of Sulawesi.
