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Incentives sought for green buildings in Vietnam

Incentives sought for green buildings in Vietnam

European energy efficiency consultants are urging Vietnam to push sustainability programs, including green buildings.

Thai govt urged to explain involvement in Cambodia's nuclear plan

Activists suspect collusion between the Thai government and Cambodia over alleged plans to build a nuclear power plant on the island of Koh Kong.

Japan carbon emissions tax to fund clean energy initiatives

Japan expects to derive additional revenues of some US$3.3 billion from a carbon emissions tax by 2016.

India and China still world leaders in renewable energy

China and India accounted for nearly 60% of the total new RE investments in developing countries.

Russia to build 2 nuke plants for Bangladesh

Bangladesh is set to sign a feasibility study contract with Russia soon to implement the country's first ever nuclear power plants.

China to become world leader in clean energy: Research

A report commissioned by The Climate Institute dispelled myths that China was not taking action towards a greener economy.

China to launch world's second largest ETS

China is set to run a pilot program of what will become the world's second largest Emissions Trading Scheme.

Japan's J-Power to resume nuke plant construction

J-Power could become the first Japanese utility construct a nuclear power plant since the Fukushima crisis.

Japan's new nuclear watchdog to disregard stress tests

Nuclear Regulation Authority, Japan's new nuclear watchdog, plans to create fresh criteria for restarting nuclear reactors, according to its chief, Shunichi Tanaka.

Worsening water shortage threatens China's power sector

An increasing scarcity of water threatens to hinder the flow of electric power needed by the huge Chinese economy for growth.

Nepal picks China over India on hydopower deal

Nepal and China have sealed the deal on the West Seti Hydropower Project in West Nepal.

Japan gets cold feet; will not renounce nuclear power

Japan has backtracked on earlier announcements it will totally phase out nuclear energy by 2040.

India's NTPC to engage in electricity distribution

NTPC will explore opportunities in the electricity distribution business in India.

China wind power capacity rising

Newly installed wind power capacity will see up to 19 gigawatts added to China’s grid this year.

Finnish cleantech companies eye India

Cleantech Finland, a group of clean technology firms, is looking to do joint projects with Indian companies in energy efficiency, water treatment and bio-energy.

China in huge RE investment in Estonia

Jilin New Energy Investment Company Ltd plans to invest US$168 million in renewable energy projects in the Republic of Estonia in the Baltic Sea region.

Japan's renewable energy subsidy brings $2B investments

Japan's subsidies for renewable power suppliers have sparked more than $2 billion of investment since they were launched two months ago.