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Unity Group Unveils World’s First ESG Light Certified for Carbon Credits, Delivering Nearly 90% Energy Savings


HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 9 June 2025 – As sustainable development continues to gain momentum worldwide, the carbon emissions market presents immense growth potential. Hong Kong-listed Unity Group Holdings International Ltd (Unity) (1539.HK) recently unveiled the world’s first ESG Light certified for carbon credits. Its continued promotion will support global sustainability efforts while unlocking substantial growth opportunities for the company.

2025 Carbon Credit and ESG Ecosystem Conference
2025 Carbon Credit and ESG Ecosystem Conference

Unveiling World’s First ESG Carbon-Credit Light
At the Carbon Credit and ESG Ecosystem 2025 Conference held at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Synergy ESCO, the Malaysian subsidiary of Unity Group, unveiled the world’s first ESG Light certified for carbon credit eligibility.

Appearing like a conventional lighting fixture, the ESG Light integrates advanced energy-saving technologies, offering ultra-high energy efficiency and an exceptionally long lifespan. Operating at 4.5 watts, it delivers an estimated 89% energy savings compared to traditional lighting. Its projected lifespan is 180,000 hours. It could function for approximately 40 years based on 12 hours of daily use.

Its greatest advantage is to generate carbon credits. Synergy can claim corresponding carbon emission rights and trade them in the carbon market, making such product a valuable financial asset.

Unity Group plans to partner with the Selangor State Government in Malaysia on the Green One Day community programme, retrofitting 6,000 apartment units with its ESG Lights. It is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 25 million tons of CO₂, equivalent to the carbon absorption capacity of 630 million trees.​​ Over the next decade, Unity Group stands to benefit from the ongoing generation of carbon credits under this project.

Unity Group operates across a range of sectors, including independent energy-saving solutions, renewable energy, and ESG-driven digital vertical indoor farming.

It is also the first company to implement carbon credit management. Through the promotion of such product, it is driving large-scale energy savings and emissions reductions, while generating revenue through carbon trading. The launch of this light marks an important milestone for Unity Group.

Expanding Multi-Sector Adoption to Advance Sustainable Development
The concept of sustainable development is gaining widespread momentum. To meet their sustainability goals, countries are ramping up efforts to promote and adopt a variety of energy-saving and emission-reduction technologies and products. Take China for example,clean energy sources like wind and solar power are experiencing rapid growth. In the first quarter of this year, the installed capacity of wind and solar energy surpassed that of coal-fired power for the first time.

Malaysia has also set a net-zero emission target, committing to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. It is working to significantly increase its share of renewable energy consumption to meet this goal.

In February 2022, Unity Group undertook a large-scale energy-saving project in Selangor, Malaysia. It aimed to improve lighting efficiency in residential buildings by installing ultra-high-efficiency lighting systems. The total energy savings generated during the contract term will be converted into revenue.

Besides, Unity Group plans to integrate its ESG Lights into digital ESG agriculture. This project is expected to cut energy consumption by 70% while increasing crop yields tenfold. Once this model is implemented, it will unlock significant growth potential for Unity Group. Adoption of related products across various sectors will also contribute to global sustainable development.

Today, Unity Group’s operations span Malaysia, Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia, the Middle East, South Africa, and other regions. Unity Group is also actively pursuing a listing in Malaysia, which could make it the first Hong Kong-listed firm to achieve such a dual listing in Malaysia.

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Vallous International Launches Energy Efficiency Initiative Aligned with Singapore Green Plan 2030


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 June 2025 – Vallous International has announced the launch of its Energy Efficiency Initiative, a bold step toward building resilient, future-ready infrastructure in alignment with the Singapore Green Plan 2030.

Vallous International Launches Energy Efficiency Initiative Aligned with Singapore Green Plan 2030
Vallous International Launches Energy Efficiency Initiative Aligned with Singapore Green Plan 2030

Transforming Infrastructure for the Future
This programme targets organisations across Singapore, ranging from commercial & industrial buildings to data centres. The objective is to enhance their performance in sustainability, energy efficiency, and operational resiliency.

Recognising that power resiliency is now a strategic business enabler rather than a mere technical function, Vallous International aims to address critical challenges, such as outdated systems, fragmented vendor environments, and rising sustainability demands. Many existing infrastructures fall short of today’s carbon-conscious standards and are not equipped to handle modern AI workloads or grid instabilities.

“Our clients need intelligent, integrated systems that can keep operations running 24/7 while promoting energy efficiency,” said Matthew Kee, Head of Solutions & Operations at Vallous International. “We saw a clear opportunity to support businesses with brand-agnostic, full-service infrastructure solutions that are sustainable, resilient, and future-proof.”

Key Goals and Measurable Impact
Vallous International adopts a continuous improvement approach—Plan, Measure, Review, Refine—to help clients achieve and exceed their energy-saving targets.

The company will track the success of this initiative through these key metrics:

  • System uptime rate: Percentage of clients achieving 99.999% uptime
  • Mean Time to Repair (MTTR): Speed of response and incident resolution
  • Preventive maintenance compliance: Adherence to proactive service protocols
  • Service level agreement fulfilment: Ongoing operational reliability

Real-World Results and Community Impact
Initial implementations have already shown results:

  • UPS Retrofit for Data Centres

Focusing on UPS data centres, this project marked a 12-month uptime record with a 30% reduction in energy usage and Green Mark certification.

  • SME Resiliency Access Programme

Enabled smaller enterprises to enhance critical infrastructure with reduced downtime and improved customer satisfaction scores.
As these projects scale, Vallous anticipates lower energy consumption across Singapore’s commercial sectors. This should be achieved without compromising business continuity or end-user experience.

Stakeholder and Ecosystem Engagement
Employee engagement is central to the initiative’s success, with internal teams and partners encouraged to share success stories and champion sustainability goals. Vallous International also strengthens its ecosystem approach by working closely with OEMs, SMEs, and public agencies to deliver integrated, multi-vendor infrastructure solutions.

“This energy efficiency initiative is more than just a CSR exercise; it also offers a strategic advantage,” as revealed by Peggy Chng, Managing Director at Vallous International. “Aligned with our sustainability priorities, this initiative boosts our brand reputation and deepens client trust. We would also like to thank our partners for multiplying the positive impact.”

Future Outlook
With this initiative, Vallous reinforces its commitment to supporting business continuity and environmental leadership. In line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, the company looks to set a precedent for how technology and sustainability can intersect to drive meaningful, scalable change.
Hashtag: #VallousInternational #SustainableInnovation #GreenPlan2030



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About Vallous International Pte Ltd

Vallous International specialises in , data centre engineering, IT infrastructure, connectivity, and maintenance support. The company supports the core operations of digitally focused organisations through resilient, future-ready technology and infrastructure.

Bulgaria on Course to Become 21st EU Member to Adopt Euro

Bulgaria on Course to Become 21st EU Member to Adopt Euro
The EU gave the green light on Wednesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro from January 1, 2026, meaning it will become the 21st member of the single currency area. (Photo by Nikolay DOYCHINOV / AFP)

On 4 June, the European Commission gave the green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro next year, putting the Balkan country on course to become the 21st member of the single currency area.

Shan Jixiang: Fujian’s marine culture has made tremendous contributions to the development of global civilization


FUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 June 2025 – Fujian recently launched the “Marine Culture in Fujian” campaign, inviting experts to express their perspectives on the province’s successful marine culture. In this video, Shan Jixiang (Director of the Expert Committee of the Chinese Cultural Relics Society and Director of the Academic Committee of the Palace Museum) and several foreign students visited the traditional village of Wulin in Jinjiang, Quanzhou. They discovered the distinct charm of the Maritime Silk Road and explored the historical significance of Fujian’s marine culture.

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Shan Jixiang, the former director of the Palace Museum, had worked in urban planning in Beijing before dedicating himself to cultural heritage preservation. He applauded Fujian’s achievements to utilize and expand marine culture. In the interview, he highlighted the watertight-bulkhead technology of Chinese junks, which improved sailing safety, boosted global shipping practice, and facilitated worldwide commercial and cultural interactions. Furthermore, he praised the overseas Fujian community for its contributions to promoting mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations, as well as friendly people-to-people exchanges.

Shan Jixiang: Fujian's marine culture has made tremendous contributions to the development of global civilization

As a key birthplace and starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, Fujian is blessed with abundant cultural legacies. Shan Jixiang hoped further efforts would be made to incorporate legacies into people’s lives and tourism so as to maximize their value.

Hashtag: #MarineCultureinFujian #ShanJixiang #FujianInformationOffice

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Thailand Tightens Border Checkpoint Controls Amid Cambodian Incursions, Gov Denies Closure

Thailand Tightens Border Checkpoint Controls Amid Cambodian Incursions
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As tensions escalate along the Thailand-Cambodia border, the Royal Thai Army has reportedly issued an order to tighten control over all border checkpoints, effective 7 June. However, a government official later denied rumors of a full border closure, confirming that all six border checkpoints with Cambodia remain open and fully operational.

Lao Red Cross Rescue Volunteers Respond to Over 3,000 Incidents Nationwide

The rescue team was working to give fist aid to individual.

The Lao Red Cross (LRC) currently operates a network of 326 rescue volunteers across Vientiane Capital and 10 provinces, delivering round-the-clock emergency services through the hotline number (provincial code) 1625.

Thai Airways Closes Thai Smile After THB 20.9 Billion in Losses of 12 Years of Service

Thai Smile Airline (Photo: Nation Thailand)

Thai Airways International (THAI) has formally dissolved Thai Smile Airways—its low-cost subsidiary. 

Eight Companies Vie to Renovate Luang Prabang International Airport

Luang Prabang International Airport( Photo: Christopher Thorjussen).

On 3 June, seven international and one local company submitted preliminary qualification documents for the Luang Prabang International Airport Improvement and Development Project, a public-private partnership (PPP) initiative to operate, upgrade, and expand the airport.