Renewable energy and battery storage developer Maoneng Group has partnered with a Hong Kong-baed real estate fund manager to secure finance and accelerate some $2 billion of big battery and utility scale solar projects in Australia. The deal with Gaw Capital Partners – described as a private equity firm specialising in real estate and “high […]
China’s EV Maker Xpeng Files For Hong Kong Listing
Reuters reported Xpeng’s Hong Kong listing plan in March, citing people familiar with the matter. Rival Nio Inc and Li Auto have similar plans, sources said. Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc filed for a dual primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday. A dual primary listing is different from secondary listing […]
NEFIN Appointed By Cyberport to Carry Out Solar Power Project
Light-weight panel system provides facility owners with safe options towards carbon neutrality HONG KONG SAR : The leading solar photovoltaic (PV) developer and investor in carbon neutrality solutions, NEFIN Group, was appointed by Hong Kong Cyberport (Cyberport) to trailblaze solar PV solutions for its existing facilities. The revolutionary solar panel system overcomes space and loading […]
PROJECTS: Oman to Build Mega Green Hydrogen Project
Green fuel project in Al Wustan governorate would be powered by 25 gigawatts of renewable energy. A man works at Enel SpA’s new hydrogen-fuelled combined cycle power plant inside the Andrea Palladio Fusina plant in Venice.Oman will host one of the world’s biggest green hydrogen projects to be built by an international consortium of companies […]
Green Buildings do More Than Keep Tropical Tenants Cool
Architects are no longer trying to insulate workers, instead trying to adapt structures to their natural surroundings, which can present unique challenges, from intense downpours to constant heat and humidity. On a typically hot and humid afternoon in Singapore, a fresh breeze blows beneath the canopy of the South Beach development, keeping temperatures several degrees […]
Myanmar Coup Threatens Chinese Power Projects
Hong Kong-listed VPower under fire for business with military companies. TAIPEI/YANGON : Chinese energy companies contracted to build power plants in Myanmar have had their projects put on hold, and some are considering exiting the market, in a sign of how the military coup in the Southeast Asian country may be deterring even thick-skinned Chinese […]
Latest Transforming Business Poll Shows Hong Kong and Singapore Businesses are Prioritizing Sustainability to Drive Innovation
Sustainability was one of the top innovation investments by companies in Hong Kong and Singapore, according to the latest Transforming Business poll. Because of their work, Insider named some of the poll respondents to our annual list of the 10 leaders transforming energy. Despite the long list of obstacles companies have faced throughout the pandemic […]
Fossil Launches Pro-Planet Cactus Leather Tote Bags and Limited-Edition Solar Watch in Hong Kong in Celebration of Earth Month
HONG KONG SAR : As part of a continued commitment to sustainability, and in celebration of Earth Month, Fossil is proud to launch our latest pro-planet assortment. This collection includes brand new cactus leather tote bags made in partnership with Desserto, and our second iteration of the limited-edition Solar Watch. The launches follow commitments that […]
Gates-backed startup joins race to make green hydrogen cheaper
Israeli startup H2Pro joined the race to make cheap green hydrogen after securing investments from funds backed by Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates and Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing. As governments and industries get serious about cutting greenhouse gas emissions, demand has grown for hydrogen produced by splitting water—using renewable electricity—as a potential carbon-free fuel […]
Hong Kong Brothers Take on Tesla With $195,000 Electric Supercar
In a Chinese electric-vehicle market packed with big hitters like Tesla Inc., two brothers from Hong Kong are carving out a niche catering to motor racing enthusiasts. Their 305 kilometers-per-hour (190 miles-per-hour) electric super car will be unveiled next week. The car, codenamed AP-0, is the brainchild of Jason and Gary Leung, who founded Apex […]
