Sustainability
Potential and challenges in the pursuit of the hydrogen economy
Amidst the rapid push to enhance hydrogen technology as a viable and sustainable energy alternative, the InnovaTalk webinar titled “A Green Future of the #Hydrogen Economy” united four distinguished experts. Their aim was to delve into the potentials and hurdles of this emerging technology, particularly in the context of #Vietnam, which has committed to…
AtoZero Asean 2023 to be held in KLCC, Malaysia from Oct 4-6
AtoZero, or “Accelerate To Net Zero”, is a new series of events bringing together key decision makers and changemakers to comprehensively explore pathways, policies and business opportunities that will catalyse an acceleration of net zero pathways.
Malaysian bourse commences carbon credits trading
Malaysian bourse Bursa Malaysia Berhad announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX) had commenced trading and facilitation of off-market transactions of carbon credits. By the close of its second day of trading, ten companies from various industries transacted a total of 16,500 Verra-registered carbon credits.
Indonesia launches carbon exchange to reduce carbon emissions in the country
Indonesian government has on Tuesday launched its the country's first carbon exchange IDXCarbon, to reduce Indonesia’s carbon emissions and drive Indonesia’s transition to reach net zero emissions by 2060. ACX (AirCarbon Exchange) which is operating its proprietary regulated environmental asset trading platform, is the technology provider the Indonesia’s…
Malaysia’s Samaiden partners MBGB to advance clean energy initiatives in APAC region
Samaiden Group Berhad, a Malaysia-based renewable energy firm, has inked a strategic partnership with investment firm Meta Bright Group Berhad (MBGB) to advance clean energy initiatives in Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This collaboration aims to expand business opportunities and accelerate the growth of renewable energy solutions, particularly for the mining…
Malaysia’s Solarvest secures 11 solar photovoltaic projects in Vietnam
Malaysian clean energy firm Solarvest Holdings Berhad has successfully secured a total of 11 rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation projects in Vietnam, with a combined capacity of 12.8 megawattpeak (MWp).
HSBC provides $1B financing to support early-stage climate tech companies
HSBC has on Wednesday announced that it plans to make available $1 billion of financing to early-stage climate tech companies around the world. The financing is expected to support start-ups to create a range of new solutions, including electric vehicle (EV) charging, battery storage, sustainable food and agriculture, and carbon removal technologies.
Siemens and Progressture Solar team up to drive Malaysia’s green energy transition
German multinational technology firm Siemens, and Malaysia-based clean energy provider Progressture Power Sdn Bhd (Progressture Solar) have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership to drive Malaysia's green energy transition agenda forward through digitization technologies.
Indonesian sustainable farming, supply chain traceability startup Koltiva raises series A financing led by AC Ventures
Indonesia-based sustainable farming and supply chain traceability startup Koltiva has announced a seven-figure series A financing round led by top-tier, early-stage venture capital firm AC Ventures. The round also saw participation from Silverstrand Capital, Planet Rise, Development Finance Asia, and Blue 7, with existing investor The Meloy Fund, a…
