Philippine government preparing fuel subsidy amid Middle East conflict: Transportation department
The P2.5-billion fuel subsidy program had already received certification from the Department of Energy, a transportation department official said.
Energy
No vote in Japan’s Upper House on bill to abolish provisional gasoline tax
A House of Councillors committee did not vote on June 21 on a bill to abolish the provisional gasoline tax rate, which was jointly submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party…
From youth to rhythm, twin celebrations of sustainability and culture in Indonesia’s Sarawak
The summit showcased Sarawak’s leadership in empowering ASEAN youth to drive environmental action from the ground up, and offered a living classroom shaped by culture, ecology…
Bangladesh unveils new renewable energy policy
A target has been set to meet 20% of power demand from green sources by 2030. The new policy offers a 10-year corporate tax exemption for all government and private renewable…
Singapore-Indonesia green deals must deliver real gains for lasting success: Analysts
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hailed new initiatives focused on sustainable industrial zones, cross-border electricity trade,…
Japan firms eye recycling glass from solar panels in Fukushima
The typical lifespan of a solar panel is around 20 to 30 years, and it is estimated that 500,000 to 800,000 tons of these per year will have to be disposed of from the latter half…
Fuel crisis deepens in Pakistan’s Balochistan as supply from Iran disrupted
Around 60 to 70 per cent petrol pumps have been closed due to suspension of supply of Iranian smuggled oil through Makran, Rakhshan and Chagai areas. The petrol pumps selling…
Bangladesh delays letter of credit, creating uncertainty over electricity export to Nepal
Nepal Electricity Authority says export scheduled to begin next week despite delay in LC and pending payment.
India laying ground of first nuclear war over water: Head of Pakistan’s high-level team to US
Pakistan has launched a broad-based engagement campaign in the United States to present its perspective on the recent spike in tensions with India, and counter New Delhi’s…
South Korea inks $18b nuclear export deal with Czech Republic
Under the agreement, KHNP will build two 1,000 megawatt APR-1000 reactors — Dukovany Units 5 and 6 — with completion targeted for 2036 and 2037, respectively.