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The Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge has made history as the first bridge in the world to operate with 98% solar energy, setting a new benchmark in sustainable infrastructure. The achievement highlights Malaysia’s commitment to renewable energy and environmental stewardship.
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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia is considering raising royalties paid by mining companies from commodities like coal, nickel and copper, among others, its mining ministry said.
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MANILA – For two consecutive weeks, oil firms will slash pump prices effective March 11, with biggest cuts on gasoline and kerosene prices.
In separate advisories, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, PTT, Seaoil, and Shell said they will reduce gasoline prices by PHP1.70 per liter and 90 centavos per liter for diesel.
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KUALA LUMPUR (March 10): Khazanah Nasional Bhd is investing and undisclosed amount in Yinson GreenTech’s (YGT) electric vehicle (EV) charging division, chargEV, to increase the number of charging stations nationwide.
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Four Japanese firms are set to invest Php 23.5 billion in the Philippines, with a portion of the funds directed toward renewable energy projects.
In a Philippine Star report, among the firms with investment plans is Sumitomo Corporation, which is looking to expand its investments in renewable energy as part of the Philippine government’s push for energy security and lower carbon emissions.
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Vietnam’s hydrogen strategy sets an ambitious goal of producing 100,000 to 500,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, with a long-term target of 10 to 20 million tonnes per year by 2050.
Despite the Vietnamese Government’s recognition of hydrogen energy’s potential and the launch of a national strategy, the adoption of hydrogen in Vietnam remains limited, experts have said.
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MANILA – Electric vehicle (EV) logistics company Mober launched Central Charge on Monday, the largest commercial EV charging hub in the Philippines, marking a major step toward sustainable transport.
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The Cambodia Securities Exchange (CSX) will welcome the listing of green and sustainability bonds from three companies that will raise funds from the stock market in 2025.
Sou Socheat, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) shared the information during a capacity-building workshop held in Phnom Penh.
ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an intergovernmental organisation within ASEAN structure that represents the 10 ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) interests in the energy sector.
