HSBC Amanah arranges first Asean green SRI sukuk for Leader Energy

KUALA LUMPUR: HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd (HSBC Amanah) is arranging the first Asean Green Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Sukuk for Leader Energy Sdn Bhd (Leader Energy) worth RM260mil.

Malaysia needs to stop building coal-fired power plants – here's why

The use of coal is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, yet many Asian countries, including Malaysia, keep building coal-fired power plants. An energy expert shares why it’s no longer necessary to depend on the polluting material.

Special Report: Lebanon’s power struggle – why a failing state can’t get the lights on

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Surveying Beirut's shattered streets last week, in the aftermath of a massive explosion at the port that killed at least 158 people, French President Emmanuel Macron offered support to the people of Lebanon and delivered a stern message to the country's ruling class.

Taking the lead in tapping solar power

THE first of the three Seberang Prai City Council (MBSP) buildings has been fitted with solar panels in a move towards conservation and reducing the carbon footprint.

BP’s green energy targets will be tough to meet

LONDON: BP will need to invest tens of billions of dollars over the next decade and may have to accept lower returns than it can get from oil if it is to meet its target of becoming one of the world’s largest renewable power generators.

Human Writes: Why is Malaysia still stuck on coal for energy?

Export boon for Asia Poly

Group rides on opportunities from trade war, Covid-19

China key to global recovery following Covid-19 pandemic, say experts

BEIJING (China Daily/ANN): China could emerge from the coronavirus pandemic with a more dominant economy, replacing the United States as the world's largest within the current decade, according to experts.

Wall St ends higher as investors eye stimulus, gold soars pastUS$2,000

NEW YORK: Wall Street ended higher after a choppy session on Tuesday, lifted by Apple and energy stocks but limited by declines in AIG and Microsoft while investors awaited more U.S. government stimulus to fight economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

BP halves dividend after record loss, speeds up reinvention

LONDON: BP cut its dividend for the first time in a decade after a record US$6.7bil second-quarter loss, when the coronavirus crisis hammered fuel demand, and it sought to win over investors by speeding up its reinvention as a lower carbon company.