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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/07/30/most-vietnam-banks-adopting-esg-practices

Most Vietnam banks adopting ESG practices

HANOI: Some 80% to 90% of banks have partially or fully applied environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices in their operations, says a State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) official.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/07/30/thailand-approves-steps-aimed-at-boosting-esg-investments

Thailand approves steps aimed at boosting ESG investments

Thailand’s government approved measures aimed at boosting the local stock market by increasing tax breaks and reducing lockups for individuals investing in so-called sustainable funds.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/08/06/kwap-pledges-rm20bil-to-transition-assets-emphasising-esg

KWAP pledges RM20bil to transition assets, emphasising ESG

KUALA LUMPUR: The Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has reinforced its commitment to sustainable investment by pledging to increase its focus on transition assets to RM20 billion.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/08/10/early-exposure-to-esg-crucial-for-youth-says-don

Early exposure to ESG crucial for youth, says don

KUALA LUMPUR: The voices of the youth on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives are crucial for achieving a sustainable future, ensuring safety, and maintaining a healthy planet for future generations.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/08/14/vietnam-coffee-producer-gets-us25mil-loan-from-esg-fund

Vietnam coffee producer gets US$25mil loan from ESG fund

HO CHI MINH: Coffee and pepper producer Phuc Sinh Corp will receive a US$25 million loan from Sail Investments’ Netherlands-based &Green Fund.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/08/14/sfia-partners-with-stacs-esgpedia-for-safe-initiative

SFIA partners with STACS ESGpedia for SAFE Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sustainable Finance Institute Asia (SFIA) has appointed STACS ESGpedia, a leading provider of ESG data and technology solutions in Asia, as the official ESG platform partner for the Single AccessPoint for ESG Data (SAFE) Initiative.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/08/19/khpt-aims-to-lead------------------the-way-in-esg-standards

KHPT aims to lead the way in ESG standards

PETALING JAYA: When Datin Eloise See Hui Pvng assumed the role of group managing director of KHPT Holdings Bhd in 2018, she was determined to transform the family business into a leader in the industry.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/08/16/johor-proposes-using-recycled-rain-water-for-data-centres

Johor proposes using recycled rain water for data centres

The Johor government is planning to include conditions regarding the use of recycled water and rainwater for the development of data centres in the state to prevent domestic water consumption from being affected by the development of the sector.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/08/21/china-has-cut-new-coal-power-plant-permits-by-nearly-80-greenpeace-says

China has cut new coal power plant permits by nearly 80%, Greenpeace says

BEIJING: China, the world's largest builder of coal-fired power stations, cut the number of permits for new plants by nearly 80% in the first half of 2024, an environmental group report finds, saying time would tell whether it was a turning point.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/insight/2024/08/22/burn-more-fuel-to-stop-air-travel-cooking-the-planet

Burn more fuel to stop air travel cooking the planet

Airlines aren’t always the best allies in the fight against climate change. But one place where they’re world leaders is in their fanatical drive to burn less petroleum.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/08/22/celebrating-64-esg-trailblazers

Celebrating 64 ESG trailblazers

PETALING JAYA: A total of 64 companies received awards for their exemplary sustainable practices, honouring their monumental efforts in an evolving corporate landscape.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/08/23/rhb-insurance-launches-malaysia039s-first-esg-incentive-scheme-for-smes

RHB Insurance launches Malaysia's first ESG incentive scheme for SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR: RHB Bank Bhd's subsidiary, RHB Insurance Bhd has introduced Malaysia’s first environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Incentive Scheme for SMEs, offering financial rewards to encourage sustainable practices and bolster business resilience.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/starpicks/2024/08/28/the-future-of-steel-is-green-masteel039s-commitment-to-net-zero

The future of steel is green: Masteel's commitment to net-zero

IN an era where climate change demands urgent action, the construction industry has a pivotal role in building a sustainable future.

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Malaysia's path to carbon neutrality is a challenging road ahead. This month's StarESG pullout explores how technologies such as WTE and nuclear energy can play their part, and how collective action can unlock their potential.

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Your opinion matters! Tell us what you think about this month’s topics at ESGeditorial@thestar.com.my

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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/08/30/nation-helps-drive-global-transition-to-green-energy

Nation helps drive global transition to green energy

CHINA's green energy development has become an engine for the global energy transition, which has substantially eased global inflation pressures while addressing climate change, according to a white paper issued on Thursday.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/02/sarawak-sets-ambitious-re-mix-target-by-2030

Sarawak sets ambitious RE mix target by 2030

KUCHING: Sarawak targets to have solar energy make up 12% of its total capacity mix in electricity generation by 2030.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/esg/2024/09/04/tropicana-pledges-commitment-to-sustainable-living-inks-mou-with-greenre

Tropicana pledges commitment to sustainable living, inks MoU with GreenRE

POSITIONING itself as an eco-friendly and sustainable community builder, Tropicana Corporation Berhad (Tropicana) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GreenRE Sdn Bhd (GreenRE) to pledge a long-term partnership anchored on sustainable living.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/05/malaysia-launches-aviation-decarbonisation-drive-targeting-net-zero-emissions-by-2050

Malaysia launches aviation decarbonisation drive targeting net zero emissions by 2050

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is targeting net zero emissions in its aviation sector by 2050 through the launch of a decarbonisation plan, its transport ministry said on Thursday.

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https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/09/10/priority-of-sustainability-should-not-take-a-back-seat

Priority of sustainability should not take a back seat

PETALING JAYA: With most chief executives officers (CEOs) globally prioritising artificial intelligence, growth, inflation and geopolitical matters, sustainability has taken a back seat.

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