Sustainability
From AI to sustainability: The trends defining tech in Asia-Pacific in 2024
Explore the defining tech stories of 2024 in the Asia-Pacific region, as TNGlobal highlights groundbreaking advancements in AI, record-breaking startup funding, sustainability initiatives, and corporate realignments. Discover how these developments are shaping the future of technology and innovation, positioning the region as a global leader in progress and…
ADB approves $14.8M grant to accelerate climate action
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a technical assistance (TA) grant of $14.8 million to accelerate climate action, foster innovation, and strengthen private sector development across its regional operations.
Australia and Singapore collaborate to support sustainable infrastructure and decarbonization in Southeast Asia
The Australian government has approved a $50 million investment into the Green Investments partnership (GIP) under Singapore’s Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P) initiative.
Thailand’s Betagro invests in Dutch cultivated meat tech firm Meatable
Meatable, a Dutch cultivated meat technology company dedicated to creating sustainable, real meat without harming animals, announced Tuesday a strategic investment from Betagro Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Thailand-based integrated food company Betagro.
Malaysia’s Yinson Renewables secures $59M financing for Matarani solar project from IDB Invest, Natixis
Malaysia-based renewable energy firm Yinson Renewables has secured a $59 million senior secured green financing for the Matarani Solar Project in Peru from IDB Invest and Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB).
ADB, Mastercard launch innovative partnership to finance MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Mastercard Impact Fund, administered by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a groundbreaking partnership aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Asia and the Pacific.
Malaysia’s Meta Bright forges partnership with Tunas Manja for solar PV installation
Meta Bright Group Berhad, a Malaysia-listed company, has announced a strategic partnership with Tunas Manja Sdn. Bhd.(TMG), a Malaysia-based grocery and retail operators, for solar photovoltaic (PV) installation.
ADB launches Environment Action Plan to boost nature-positive investments
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched its Environment Action Plan 2024–2030 presenting a road map for addressing the impacts of the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change in Asia and the Pacific.
ASEAN stock exchanges to explore centralized ASEAN ESG data infrastructure
ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem (ASEAN-ISE) participating exchanges have issued a request for information (RFI) to develop a centralized ASEAN environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data infrastructure.
Yinson GreenTech’s chargEV collaborates with eLoaded to improve EV charging infrastructure through DC grid technology
ChargEV, Malaysia-based Yinson GreenTech's charge point operator, has on Tuesday announced an exclusive collaboration with eLoaded, a Germany-based developer and operator in direct current (DC) grid technology.
