7th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum closes with bold public-private commitments and coalition

Penang, Malaysia (ESCAP News) --( ASIA TODAY )-- The Seventh Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-7) concluded today with the establishment of the Penang Platform for Sustainable Urbanization - a dynamic new partnership to...

ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA (16 October 2019) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar City recently signed a memorandum of understanding to support the implementation of the Excellence for Design and Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) green building...

As data becomes one of key ingredients to shape global economies, digitalization is gaining momentum in the industrial world. The adoption of technologies including robotics and artificial intelligence is moving companies up the manufacturing value chain, shifting human capital to other platforms for more efficient...

SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola" or the "Company") (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that it had entered into an agreement to sell a portfolio of small-scale DG projects located in Hungary to Obton, a leading international solar...

NINGBO, China, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese solar panel maker Risen Energy Co., Ltd. recently announced the receipt of an order to provide 150 MW of high-efficiency solar PV modules to a power stations in Malaysia. Malaysia's Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Yb Yeo...

TOKYO, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With a shared interest and desire to take impactful action on climate change by significantly cutting carbon emissions, organizations representing Japan and Saskatchewan have agreed to collaborate on accelerating the use and understanding of carbon capture utilization and storage...

Oct 08, 2019 (China Knowledge) - The automotive giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd is planning to merge the automotive engine operations of its Geely Auto and Volvo Cars units. Once the merger is completed, the new combined division will carry out research and development of engines and power systems. The...

Sep 27, 2019 (China Knowledge) - 26 Sep, the world's largest land-based wind power farm project broke ground in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in northern China.

The first phase of the project – a 6-gigawatt base farm – has begun construction. The base will cost around RMB 40 bln (USD 5.6 bln),...

Seoul (ESCAP News) --( ASIA TODAY )-- An annual start-up competition has brought together 175 young entrepreneurs from 35 countries to offer innovative solutions for pressing sustainable development challenges facing Asia-Pacific’s cities around healthy and inclusive ageing, skills development, and green...

HA NOI, VIET NAM (2 October 2019) --( ASIA TODAY )-- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $37 million loan agreement with Da Nhim–Ham Thuan–Da Mi Hydro Power Joint Stock Company (DHD) to finance the installation of a 47.5 megawatt (MW) peak floating photovoltaic (PV) solar power facility on the man-made...

SHANGHAI --( ASIA TODAY )-- With the implementation of China VI vehicle emission standards, auto makers are pressured to enhance emission control and increase energy efficiency. To find the effective solutions, the 2nd Asia’s Lightweight Automotive Trade Fair (Lightweight Asia 2019) was grandly held at Shanghai New...

When we move to a new house, there is a buzz of excitement as we decorate the walls and paint the ceiling - hours are spend imagining how to make our home beautiful and unique. After a few years, we stop investing time and energy in the appearance and functionality of our property and it can begin to look tired and...

Independent research finds move to organic agriculture would go long way to meeting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Sep 26, 2019 (China Knowledge) - The 2nd China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held at the National Convention and Exhibition Centre (Shanghai) in November this year. It will showcase autonomous vehicles and world-leading technology and automotive enterprises.

It is reported that 69 exhibitors from...

NEW YORK & HANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Alibaba Group and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced the launch of “Hunger Map LIVE,” a groundbreaking global hunger monitoring system that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning and data analytics to predict and track the...

SUZHOU, China, Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jolywood (Suzhou) Sunwatt Co ("Jolywood"), China's leading PV modules manufacturer, unveiled today its solar energy storage system with the launch of the full electric heavy truck manufactured by Breton. Fueling the emerging electric trucks sector, Jolywood has driven...

Leading biofuel producers and end users from road transport, shipping, aviation and others meet in Singapore for CMT's Global Biofuels Summit on 22-23 October, 2019 to discuss the demand for biofuels, capacity expansion, government mandates, and more.

Sep 04, 2019 (China Knowledge) - China, boasting the world’s largest automobile market, has built up investment in fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs), aiming to outperform the U.S and Japan in emission cuts and automobile technologies.

FCVs buyers in 17 Chinese provinces can receive subsidies of RMB 128,000 to RMB...

Exciting line-up for new all-in-one tradeshow platform revealed including cutting-edge industry showcases, expert seminar series and exclusive site tours

CHONGQING, China, Aug. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- West China's Chongqing will be in the global spotlight again, not for its beautiful scenery, but its smart edge.