MSC Cruises recently confirmed orders for two liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique. This move sees the company’s options for two world-class vessels converted to firm orders and an opportunity for a fifth ship. The two new vessels—currently referred to as World Class 3 and 4—will be delivered in 2026 […]
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Boeing and the United States government are launching an initiative to catalyze sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development and use among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries. SAF, which significantly reduces the lifecycle carbon emission of jet fuel, is vital to achieving goals set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the civil aviation industry
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Airline leaders gathered at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) 67th Assembly of Presidents held in Singapore this week welcomed the robust recovery of air travel in the Asia Pacific region. Reflecting the collective priorities and shared resolve of Asian airline leaders, the Assembly of Presidents today passed a series of resolutions covering sustainability,
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In its bid towards carbon neutrality, the leading mobility company and automotive manufacturer Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP) has signed a retail supply contract (RSC) with a local supplier to provide green-backed electricity for its manufacturing operations. Such a move allows TMP to achieve 100% renewable energy (RE) ratio by supplying approximately 90% of the
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Since 2013, in the aftermath of typhoons Sendong and Yolanda, San Miguel Corp (SMC) has been at the forefront of building resilient housing communities nationwide. Partnering with several organizations, including Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity, SMC has invested P3.05 billion in the last decade to build or help provide new homes for families impacted
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In its mission to strengthen its electrification efforts through the Blue Switch program, Nissan Philippines has partnered with realme Philippines to provide a day of fun activities for the children of Make-A-Wish Foundation Philippines. The event was the second leg of realme Philippines’ Holiday-themed CSR caravan. A group of children from the foundation visited Art
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A member of Congress is worried that the lack of rainfall due to intensifying El Niño weather conditions might disrupt the operations of hydropower facilities and undermine Luzon’s already tight supply of electricity in the months ahead. “We would urge the House committee on energy to look into the potential adverse impact of prolonged below
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Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI), the exclusive distributor of the X70 7-seater crossover, the X70 Sport premium 3-row crossover, the Dashing compact SUV, and the Ice Cream Mini Electric Vehicle, together with Jetour Auto Philippines and Jetour Auto Cubao executives, has broken ground at the site of the future Jetour Auto Cubao dealership. The new
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Airbus will renew the entire fleet of chartered vessels that transport aircraft subassemblies between European and United States production facilities with three modern, low-emission roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels supported by wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has commissioned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) to build, own, and operate these new, highly efficient vessels that will enter service in 2026.
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by Tessa Salazar There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that Daihatsu, known throughout Japan and beyond as the maker of the most compact of “kei” cars, is in big trouble. Not that Daihatsu committed a recent, innocent, and minor mistake. It’s much worse: It’s not recent, it’s not minor, and it’s certainly not innocent. Apparently,
