More ‘green lanes’ sought for Philippines' Northern Samar region
TACLOBAN CITY: The Northern Samar provincial government is calling for the establishment of more “green lanes” to expedite the processing and issuance of permits and licences for strategic investments.
Norway pledges 740 mln USD to support green growth in developing nations
OSLO, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Norway has committed up to 740 million U.S. dollars under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote green growth in developing countries, the government announced in a press release on Tuesday.
Interview: China's green growth path offers insights for Africa, says expert
BAKU, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- China's green development experience offers insights for Africa, a continent with vast renewable energy potential, said Tunisian expert Fadhel Kaboub, a senior advisor with Kenya-based think tank Power Shift Africa.
GREEN GROWTH PLAN
UEM Edgenta Bhd (UEM Edgenta) is charting a course for growth in the ever-evolving asset management and infrastructure solutions sector.
World Bank Group appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The World Bank Group has named Judith Green as its new country manager for Malaysia.
Sabah’s green power ECoSystem
Sabah’s energy sector faces many challenges. The state’s challenging geography, with its population dispersed across mountainous terrain, complicates energy infrastructure expansion.
Growth and green ambitions
A top US official is bullish on his country partnering Malaysia in accelerating the clean energy transition here.
UPSKILLING EXPECTED TO SUPPORT AI, GREEN CHANGE
KUALA LUMPUR: Over 60 emerging roles are expected to support the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and green economy in Malaysia, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.
Country to become leading hub for green investments
Malaysia aims to establish itself as a leading hub for green investments to drive sustainable growth, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Dec 14, 2024)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (Dec 14, 2024)
Rubber industry embraces green growth
HO CHI MINH CITY: Green growth and sustainable development are now inevitable trends for Vietnamese rubber enterprises to increase exports and competitiveness in export markets.
Economic Watch: Greater Bay Area affords global firms ease of doing business, space for growth
By Xinhua writers Liu Yinglun, Chu Mengmeng
PM asks national brands to focus on green future
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is urging companies with recognised national brands to renew growth drivers towards a greener future.
ABM outlines four strategic priorities for future growth
KUALA LUMPUR: The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM), which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, has outlined four strategic priorities for the next phase of its journey: social inclusion, digital and technological innovation, sustainable practices, and industry development and resilience.
Rugby-Ambitious Australia aims to be number one rugby nation in the world by 2029
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Rugby Australia released an ambitious strategy document on Tuesday with the bold aim of becoming the top rugby nation in the world over the next five years.
Less plastic packaging for more green growth
HANOI: As Vietnam strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, reducing carbon emissions from plastic production is one of the key measures needed to achieve this goal.
Denmark obtains zero bids in largest-ever offshore wind tender
COPENHAGEN: Denmark has received no bids in its largest-ever wind power tender, delivering a major blow to European efforts to boost renewable energy and reduce fossil-fuel demand.
Fed gets green light on rate cuts as job growth disappoints
FEDERAL Reserve policymakers got a green light to start a round of interest rate cuts this month after a government report on Friday showed U.S. employers added far fewer workers than economists had expected in August and July.
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Wednesday (Dec 11, 2024)
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Wednesday (Dec 11, 2024)
YTL Power on track for long-term growth
YTL Power International Bhd’s data centre (DC) projects development are on track to provide long-term earnings growth from financial year 2026 onwards.