Vietnam’s budget airline Vietjet is taking a bold step into AI-driven operational efficiency by signing a strategic partnership with OpenAirlines, a France-based firm specializing in AI-powered aviation solutions. This collaboration will make Vietjet the first airline...
The Selangor government is intensifying efforts to secure a sustainable water supply by developing a new water treatment plant (WTP) and enhancing existing infrastructure. These measures are designed to keep state water reserves above 15% while catering to the...
Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC) plans to establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling plant by 2031 to promote nickel sustainability and support green energy initiatives. According to IBC’s President Director, advanced recycling technology can recover over...
Sweden’s Syre Group has unveiled plans to invest between USD 700 million and USD 1 billion in a high-tech polyester fiber recycling facility in Binh Dinh province, central Vietnam. The proposed plant is designed to process approximately 250,000 metric tons of textile...
The Royal Thai Navy and the National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) have initiated a joint research and development project to address wastewater contamination caused by fuel and lubricants. This collaboration aligns with the Navy’s “Green...
Metro Pacific Water (MPW) has begun construction on the Metro Iloilo Desalination Facility, set to be the largest desalination plant in the Philippines. The USD 95.9 million project aims to address the growing demand for clean water in Iloilo by converting 66.5...
Croda Singapore, the Asia-Pacific headquarters of Croda International, is set to adopt an advanced wastewater treatment system at its Seraya manufacturing site on Jurong Island, integrating NanoSun’s innovative filtration technology. The move marks a significant step...
A biofuels hub specializing in Bio-Liquefied Natural Gas (bio-LNG) is set to be developed in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). The hub’s planned processing capacity is 350,000 tons annually, and it is expected to attract USD 337 million (MYR...
BMW Group has entered into a battery recycling partnership with Singapore-based SK tes to recover critical raw materials such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium from used batteries. The collaboration, launched in Europe, aims to integrate recycled materials into BMW’s...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a financing agreement of up to USD 100 million with Ayala Corporation to accelerate the development of an electric mobility ecosystem in the Philippines. The funding will support the procurement and installation of electric...
BMW Group Malaysia is taking a proactive approach to electric vehicle (EV) adoption by focusing on the entire lifecycle of PHEV and EV batteries. The company is exploring recycling and second-life programs for these batteries as part of its circularity philosophy. Its...
PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC) has commenced production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Thailand for the first time. The initial phase targets an annual output of six million litres (37,738 barrels), with plans to expand production to 24 million litres per year in...
