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Loh Khum Yean is new EMA chairman

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Took over yesterday as boss of the Energy Market Authority. Read ››

China, India shock peers in Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings

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Thanks to rapid financial and energy growth. According to a release, seventy companies from the Asia-Pacific region were in the spotlight tonight when the 2012 Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company RankingsTM were unveiled at an awards dinner in Singapore. Read ››

Vuong is new EVN chairman

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Erstwhile Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Hoang Quoc Vuong, has been appointed by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung as chairman of the Electricity Group of Vietnam. Read ››

Goel new CEO of renamed Tata Power Solar Systems

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Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, previously known as Tata BP Solar India, has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power. Read ››

Keeping great people in the power industry

 Andrew T. Holden
BY ANDREW T. HOLDEN
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A famous sporting coach once said, “The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” Teamwork, and its impact on organizational success, is certainly nothing new in the business world, but with the increasing challenges of a global marketplace organizations have never depended on the impact of top-tier dynamic employees more than right now. Read ››

Manpower strategies for the ASEAN power market

Ashley Kelly
BY ASHLEY KELLY
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It’s no secret that the power installation market is heating up in Southeast Asia. Read ››

Using technology to recruit in Asian power markets

Ashley Kelly
BY ASHLEY KELLY
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Industries all over the world are continually facing hurdles when it comes to recruiting and retaining qualified personnel. Read ››

Will Japan survive this power shortfall?

Craig Froome
BY CRAIG FROOME
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Japan's electricity sector is creating a new frontier when it comes to electricity market planning. Read ››

The Hong Kong “generation” gap

Dale Gerstenslager
BY DALE GERSTENSLAGER
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In years past that referred to the difference between the thinking of the older generation and the younger generation. Read ››

TEPCO under scrutiny for hiring ex-bureaucrat

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TEPCO's hiring of a former Tokyo Metropolitan Government official to collect the capital's energy policy information placed it under possibe criticism. Read ››

TNB boss says board close to picking his replacement

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Tenaga Nasional Berhad's Board of Director's will soon name its new boss. Read ››

Indonesian tycoon to diversify into renewable energy

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Hashim Djojohadikusumo is diversifying his business interests and setting up new ventures that include renewable energy. Read ››

ReneSola appoints Huang as president of Asia-Pacific region

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Jijun Shi and Stephen Huang and Jijun Shi have been promoted by ReneSola to new executive positions. Read ››

REC shakes up membership as it moves to Singapore and Munich

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REC's group management and wafer and silicon division added new members as it moves from Oslo to Singapore and Munich. Read ››

Agrawala appointed CEO of GE India's energy business

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GE India has appointed Banmali Agrawala as President and CEO of its energy business in the country. Read ››

Siemens appoints Theodor Scheidegger as CEO of the Solar & Hydro Division

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His new role will take effect on November 10. Scheidegger previously held executive positions in various companies, most recently as CEO of Sovello AG, one of the leading integrated suppliers of solar wafers, and solar cells and modules. Read ››

China Sunergy brings Bob Rice aboard as VP and CSO

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Robert Rice has been appointed as China Sunenergy's chief sales, marketing and strategy officer as well as its vice president. Read ››

Lanco's Saibaba foresees India solar costs cheapening by 40%

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India's solar power costs could fall by more than 40 percent by 2015, said Lanco Solar CEO V. Read ››

Suntech's Dr. Shi appointed Chief Chairman of APVIA

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Dr. Zhengrong Shi, CEO and founder of Suntech Power Holdings, has been appointed the first Chief Chairman of the Asian Photovoltaic Industry Association. Read ››

Sarawak Energy appoints local-born Madai as GM

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Sarawak Energy has appointed Limbang-born Marconi Madai, to the position of General Manager, Corporate Risk & Health, Safety and Environment. Read ››

Daqo New Energy appoints pair to director’s board

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Mingsong Liang and Shuming Zhao has been selected as the new independent directors for the company board of Daqo New Energy. Read ››

Japanese minister forced out after joke on radiation

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Yoshio Hachiro stepped down as head of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry after calling the evacuation zone around the Fukushima nuclear plant “towns of death”. Read ››

Pyle is new CEO for New Zealand Wind Energy Association

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Eric Pyle has been chosen as the new Chief Executive of the New Zealand Wind Energy Association. Read ››

Singapore Energy Market Authority launches platform for exchanges in economic growth

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Tan Sri Leo Moggie, Chairmain of Tenaga Nasional, shared perspectives as part of the inaugural EMA Distinguished Speaker Programme. Read ››

Black & Veatch makes appointments to global infrastructure business

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Two senior management appointments had been made as it addresses infrastructure needs for global regions. Read ››

British civil nuclear trade delegation to visit India

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 A civil nuclear power trade delegation of eight leading UK-based companies is visiting India. Read ››

Fantastic job opening in Singapore

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Hire Alliance Pte Ltd is in need of a Specialist Engineer - Steam and  Gas Turbine in Jurong Island Singapore. Read ››

Brady nominated for a record five award categories in 2011 HRM Awards

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Brady has been nominated for their human resources management and organisational practices. Read ››

Yong Liu selected for JA Solar’s board

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  Yong Liu has been appointed as the company’s newest board member. Read ››

A-Power COO John S. Lin passes away

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Konstans, Lin appointed China Clean Energy independent directors

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  China Clean Energy Inc. appointed Dr. Constantine Konstans and Mr. Read ››

Liu appointed China Wind Systems CFO

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    China Wind Systems appointed Mr. Fernando Liu, CPA, as its Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2011. Read ››

Sayed named president of Peabody Mongolia and India

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Arshad Sayed has been named President – Peabody Mongolia and India, and will manage all of its business development initiatives. Read ››

Suzlon China appoints new CEO

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Suzlon Energy appointed He Yaozu as CEO and Country Manager of its China operations, Suzlon Energy Tianjin Limited. Read ››

Ranawaka : CEB needs capable future leaders

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To achieve development, Sri Lanka must nurture capable youthful leaders to head state institutions such as the Ceylon Electricity Board. Read ››

Meiya Power names Perez CEO, promotes Chea as Pres.

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Mr. Manuel Perez Dubuc has been appointed as Meiya Power Company’s new Chief Executive Officer effective 15 June 2009. Read ››

Emerson appoints Campbell energy VP in Asia Pacific

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Emerson Network Power has promoted Ross Campbell as vice president for its Energy Systems business in Asia Pacific. Read ››

Meralco COO is retiring

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Jesus P. Francisco, president and chief operating officer of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), is retiring after 37 years with the power distributor. Read ››

Siemens “Huaneng Yuhuan Power Plant” bags Asian Power Plant of the Year

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Here are the winners: 1. Asian Power Plant of the Year Gold - Siemens Energy Sector (Huaneng Yuhuan Power Plant) 2. Read ››

The 2008 Asian Power Awards pay homage to the power generation industry's best and brightest

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The 2008 Asian Power Awards pay homage to the power generation industry's best and brightest Read ››