An entire chapter on climate change was recently added to the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023-2028, entitled “Chapter 15: Accelerate Climate Action and Strengthen Disaster Resilience.” The chapter identified the goal for communities, institutions and the...
The Ministries of Industry and Finance have joined forces to launch a new program of tax incentives designed to encourage businesses to reduce their use of non-biodegradable plastics and cut down on plastic waste. The tax reduction amounts to around 25% of what...
Obayashi Corporation, PT. Wijaya Karya, JFE Engineering Corporation and PT. Jaya Konstruksi Manggala Pratama, have formed a joint venture company OWJJ JV, which has been awarded the EPC contract by the Directorate General of Human Settlements, Ministry of Public Works...
Singapore launched the Environmental Services Industry Transformation Map (ES ITM) 2025 in January 2023, which aims to improve productivity and raise standards in the environmental services industry by 2025. NEA’s refreshed plan to transform the industry also aims to...
Intermap Technologies, a global leader in 3D geospatial data and intelligence solutions, has announced that it was awarded another government contract in Malaysia to provide 3D elevation data to help assess the causes of pollution in the Skudai River for the State of...
Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) allocates approximately MYR 1 billion each year to maintain and upgrade water piping systems throughout Peninsular Malaysia, according to Abdul Hadi Ali, PAAB’s chief executive officer. This sum is distributed among the different...
AFYREN, a French greentech company that offers manufacturers bio-based, low-carbon ingredients produced using unique fermentation technology based on a completely circular model, announced that it is working with Mitr Phol, a Thai company that is a leading producer of...
Coca-Cola Philippines recently announced that it will transition its key brands Coca-Cola Original Taste and Wilkins Pure to 100% recycled PET plastic packaging (excluding caps and labels) by 2023. The new formats will contribute expand the company’s array of products...
The Singapore government recently launched a new initiative called Green Economy Regulatory Initiative (GERI), which supports businesses in seizing new green growth opportunities, developing green products and services. The new platform will be utilized to consolidate...
Pertamina Power Indonesia, Keppel Infrastructure, through Keppel New Energy, and Chevron Corporation, through Chevron New Energies International (Chevron New Energies), have signed a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) to explore the development of selected green hydrogen and...
Thailand and Saudi Arabia have recently signed several agreements to cooperate in sectors including energy and tourism as the two nations restore full diplomatic ties. Specifically, the parties signed an energy cooperation agreement, which includes a memorandum of...
Indonesia is considering spending USD 320 million in its 2023 budget to incentivize purchases of electric vehicles (EVs), as stated by Indonesia’s Industry Minister. According to the minister, purchasers of EVs manufactured in Indonesia may receive an IDR 80...
