Environmental Economics
Rubber prices likely to rise by 30 percent
(Commodity Online) : Thailand Rubber Association said rubber prices are set to increase by as much as 30% next year as global demand rises on economic recovery and supply tightens amid climate change and the El Nino weather phenomenon.
In a statement, it said, “Climate change is becoming a key factor and rubber supply could be [...]
Green Buildings Markets Reach Higher Levels With Improved Awareness, Finds Frost & Sullivan
/PRNewswire/ — The rising environmental consciousness of consumers in Asia Pacific has placed the Green Buildings market on the threshold of significant growth. In markets where awareness of the long-term benefits of Green Buildings is markedly low, governments’ and Green Building councils’ regulations, incentives, and certification systems are proving invaluable.
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This awareness issue, compounded by [...]
Green Technology New Chapter In Malaysia-Germany Relations, Says German Envoy
(Bernama) — Green Technology is set to be the new growth engine to further enhance Malaysia-Germany economic and political ties.
While Malaysia is fast moving forward to be a science-based country, Germany, an industrialised nation, has a lot to offer to Malaysian companies in areas the European country have proven track record.
German Ambassador to Malaysia Dr [...]
Tesco introduces reusable designer bags
-The Sun-
TESCO Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd recently teamed up with local designer Rizalman Ibrahim to create a stylish reusable bag made entirely out of recycled plastic bottles.
The new bag, aimed at helping help people use less plastic carrier bags, retails at RM4.99, is available in all 31 Tesco stores nationwide.
Tesco will also be giving [...]
World’s single largest palm oil event begins Monday
Over 1,800 participants from the global oils and fats fraternity will be attending the four-day International Palm Oil Congress 2009 (PIPOC 2009) beginning today, organised by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
The bi-annual event, first initiated in 1984, has grown into the world’s single largest palm oil event deliberating on technological breakthrough and advancements in [...]
green tech incentives
-The Star-
To expand the use of green technology, the government launched the Green Building Index (GBI) on May 21, 2009. Can you elaborate on what GBI pertains to and some of the tax incentives available.
GBI was developed by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia and the Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia.
Under the GBI assessment framework, points will be [...]
M’sia wins votes for green IT incentives
-zdnetasia.com-
IT industry players have applauded the Malaysian government’s plans to set aside funds from its 2010 budget, aimed at boosting green technology adoption across the country, but the opposition party remains unimpressed by its “lack of ideas” to boost broadband penetration.
Unveiled by Prime Minister Najib Razak on Friday, the Malaysia Budget 2010 includes a dedicated [...]
TNB urges Govt to consider incentives for renewable energy
-Bernama-
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has proposed that the government consider providing incentives for the renewable energy (RE) industry in the upcoming Budget 2010.
TNB president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh said today that the incentives could be in the form of tax exemption and funds.
“In future, power generation from fossil fuel [...]
Bio-Technology Based Tanjung Manis Halal Hub Will Be Eco-friendly
(Bernama) — The Tanjung Manis Halal Hub will rely on bio-technology principles for its food production and processing industries would be an eco-friendly development, Chief Minister Tan Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud said Thursday.
He said this is because the pioneer investor, Sea Party International (SPI) Group from Taiwan had laid out a good plan, focusing [...]
Chin: Green Technology Dialogue To Create Economic Growth
(Bernama) — The Malaysia-European Union (EU) Cooperation in Green Technology Dialogue will help to create a new economic growth, Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui said Tuesday.
He said through the dialogue held here today, the private sector in EU countries is encouraged to look for investment opportunities in this country.
“The [...]
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