Asia’s demand for energy is increasing, and part of this demand could be met by the introduction of large-scale solar projects and plants. Asia is Green takes a look at Japan, where the move away from nuclear energy after the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power…
Continue ReadingAsia is Green Revamps with a New Focus on Asia’s Bright Green Future
Asia’s bright green future is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed. Asia is Green first started in 2007 as a green resource guide for Singapore and Asia. We are revamping the site in Oct 2013 with a new focus on Asia’s bright green future. Asia is Green is…
Continue ReadingSingapore’s PARKROYAL on Pickering: Hotel in a Garden
With the introduction of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark Scheme over the past few years, Singapore has seen an exuberant interest in green buildings. This growing interest has also spread to the hospitality sector, with more sustainable-themed hotels sprouting up in Singapore. Singapore’s latest green hotel, PARKROYAL…
Continue ReadingPeer-to-Peer Car Sharing in Singapore with iCarsClub
iCarsClub is the first company in Singapore to provide a peer-to-peer car sharing scheme, where car owners can rent out their cars to drivers looking for temporary use of a car without having to own one. Eddy Zhang, CEO and Co-Founder of iCarsClub, shared more about his company in this…
Continue ReadingPeer-to-Peer Renting in Singapore with Rent Tycoons
Rent Tycoons is the first company in Singapore to provide a peer-to-peer renting platform for individuals and businesses to rent items to/from each other. Fenni Wang and Swito Yuber, Co-Founders of Rent Tycoons, shared more about their company in this interview: 1) Why did you start Rent Tycoons? Were you…
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