by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 13, 2024 | Cambodia, Energy, Environment, News, Thailand
Cambodia has said it is willing to renew negotiations with Thailand for the joint exploration and development of an offshore oil and gas field in the Gulf of Thailand. The Cambodian government spokesperson Pen Bona says that his country remains committed to discussing...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 10, 2024 | Vietnam, Environment, Event, Innovation, News, Sustainability
The Nordic embassies in Vietnam will host “Getting to Green” on 22 October in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the Green Economy Forum & Exhibition 2024. The event will bring together Nordic ambassadors, businesses, government representatives, and academics to discuss...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 6, 2024 | Bangkok, Environment, Infrastructure, Lifestyle, News, Thailand, Visions
For 2024, Bangkok’s district offices aim to develop 124 kilometres of roads, install and upgrade 31,900 streetlights, set up and improve 9,500 canal lights, plant 200,000 trees, improve traffic congestion spots, and create 153 “15-minute” parks, Bangkok Governor...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Oct 5, 2024 | Energy, Environment, Indonesia, Investment, News, Sustainability, Technology
The Indonesian government has relaxed the local content requirements (LCR) for developing electricity infrastructure to attract funding for renewable energy projects from international development banks. Indonesia is targeting a renewable energy mix of 23% by 2025,...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 29, 2024 | Climate, Energy, Environment, News, Sustainability, Thailand
The Thai government aims to introduce a carbon tax this year, Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul says. Mr. Paopoom said the Finance Ministry will soon propose the carbon tax measure to the cabinet for approval, aiming for implementation within months. He said...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 28, 2024 | Philippines, Environment, Health, News
The Cebu City Health Department (CHD) has reported an increase in dengue cases, with 764 cases and 10 confirmed deaths recorded as of 16 September. CHD head Dr. Daisy Villa says that the city’s dengue cases this year have dramatically surged compared to the same...
