While renewables like hydro, solar and wind power are widely known, an energy source gaining momentum as a highly versatile energy source of tomorrow is hydrogen, particularly green hydrogen. Toshiba …
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Cambodia says ASEAN FMs to discuss COVID-19 via video conference
Foreign Ministers (FMs) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will hold a meeting via video conference today to discuss collective response to the rapid spread of the COVID-19, said a …
The ASEAN smart grid market is projected to grow from $1,248.8 million in 2019 to $2,949.6 million by 2024, at a CAGR 18.76% from 2019 to 2024
ASEAN Smart Grid Market Anticipated to Reach $2,949. 6 Million by 2024. Key Questions Answered in this Report: • What is the ASEAN smart grid market size in terms of revenue from 2018-2024, and what i…
Vietnam: Banks offer higher rates for online savings to draw clients amid COVID-19 battle
To encourage customers to deposit money online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many banks have raised interest rates for online savings by up to 1.4 per cent higher than over-the-counter deposits. Short-t…
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ADB warns global cost of virus could top $4 trillion
The coronavirus pandemic could cost the global economy $4.1 trillion as it ravages United States, Europe and other major economies, the Asian Development Bank warned on Friday. The estimated impact is…
How a gulf prince charmed Indonesia’s Jokowi and poured money into the country
During a visit last summer where he strolled through the tropical gardens next to Indonesia’s summer Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi’s crown prince offered to build a grand mosque for his host, Joko “J…
Choked by Dams and Climate Change, the Mekong River Is on ‘Life Support’
As societies around the world focus on containing the spread of the novel coronavirus, millions of people in Southeast Asia have another worry on their minds: How to put food on their table amid a dev…
Cambodia commits to deliver at ASEM13
Cambodia will host the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) on Nov 16-17in Phnom Penh under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Shared Growth”. The summit will be the country’s biggest, historic i…
Officials inspect preparations for ASEAN summits in Da Nang
A delegation from ASEAN countries, New Zealand and the ASEAN 2020 National Committee on March 5 inspected preparations for the 36th ASEAN Summit and the ASEAN-New Zealand Commemorative Summit in Da Na…