Sustainability
Calling APAC Startups: Third edition of PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator Program opens applications for sustainability innovators
PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator Program aims to collaborate with startups working to advance breakthrough innovations across the circular economy, climate action and sustainable agriculture.
Indonesia’s Traveloka sees a growing awareness of the importance of sustainable travel
2025 is shaping up to be an important year for the travel industry. Advancements in technology, particularly AI, are redefining how travelers plan and experience their journeys, offering both opportunities and challenges for the sector.
Malaysia’s RHB Bank launches $220M sustainable trade finance program to boost sustainability activities
Malaysian lender RHB Bank Berhad has launched a MYR 1 billion ($220 million) sustainable trade finance program/-i (STFP/-i) to empower Malaysian businesses to adopt low-carbon practices and advance sustainability across their trade operations.
Malaysia’s TNB partners with Singapore’s Sembcorp Power to advance ASEAN’s renewable energy integration
Malaysia-based utility firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and Singapore’s licensed electricity importer, Sembcorp Power (Sembcorp), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, have advanced regional energy sustainability by signing a renewable energy supply agreement (RESA) on Monday.
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, notable 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.
