Climate change is threatening every child’s right to a quality, safe education. Nearly one billion girls and boys – roughly half the world’s children – live in countries at extremely high …
Over 20 nations call for tripling of nuclear energy
More than 20 countries called for the tripling of world nuclear energy capacity at UN climate talks on Saturday as part of efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. A declaration endorsed by nati…
Vietnam launches financing framework for its energy transition
The mobilisation of capital for a just energy transition in South-east Asia is ramping up at the United Nations climate change conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At the sidelines of the confer…
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Sri Lanka plans to bring Energy Transition Law
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans to realize the ambitious goals of acieving energy independence and to become a regional hub for green hydrogen supply. According to the Pr…
Beyond security: U.S. pulls Manila closer via economic cooperation
When Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. returns home this week from an extended trip to the United States, his greatest achievement will not be securing new security pledges amid a worsening te…
‘123’ deal with US to jumpstart Philippine nuclear energy program: envoy
The “123” agreement will jumpstart the Philippines’ nuclear energy program and set the tone for how quickly the country could access related technology, Philippine ambassador to the …
Palm oil biojet fuels can boost export revenues
The production of biojet fuels from empty fruit bunch (EFB) biomass is seen as one of the most important solutions for palm oil producing countries like Malaysia to unlock the biomass potential and at…
Laos kicks off festival on sustainable productivity
The Lao National Productivity Festival is taking place in the Lao capital Vientiane to raise awareness of achievements under the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), especially important goals speci…
Thailand set to boost agricultural exports to China via railway system
This move follows collaborative efforts from various public and private sector agencies to finalise customs railway transportation documentation, opening the path to trade from Thailand to Laos, China…