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From pomelos to textiles: Vietnam’s businesses grapple with global green demands
As one of the world’s major exporters of fruit, coffee, pepper, seafood, and textiles, Vietnam is being reshaped by the global shift toward green and sustainable consumption in the post-pandemic era.
October 08, 2025
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Indonesia to bring 50 million carbon credits to COP30 via global standard partnerships
Indonesia’s government has taken another major step toward integrating with global carbon credit systems. On Oct. 2, it signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with Verra, one of the world’s leading carbon credit certification bodies.
October 07, 2025
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UN climate summit to feature first-ever carbon removal pavilion at COP30
Carbon removal technology (CDR) is drawing growing international attention, with the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) set to feature its first-ever pavilion dedicated to the field.
October 02, 2025
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Danantara Indonesia accelerates waste-to-energy rollout across 33 cities
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara is fast-tracking its waste-to-energy (WtE) program, with at least eight projects scheduled to break ground by the end of October.
October 01, 2025
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Vietnam’s green industrial parks rise as global supply chains shift, drawing tech giants and LEGO
To fully realize its potential as the “world’s factory 2.0,” Vietnam’s manufacturing-driven industrial parks are stepping up efforts in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and renewables to align with global sustainability goals.
October 01, 2025
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Indonesia grants PLN sole authority over cross-border power trade
Indonesia has taken a decisive step in advancing cross-border electricity trade by enacting new legislation that designates state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) as the country’s sole electricity importer and exporter.
October 01, 2025
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Malaysia unveils steel industry roadmap, eyeing carbon tax rollout in 2026
Malaysia has released its Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 (SIR2035), prioritizing the resolution of industry overcapacity while planning to cut carbon emissions through carbon pricing mechanisms such as a carbon tax.
September 30, 2025
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Asia’s carbon pricing shift: How Japan, Korea, Indonesia step up ETS reforms
Taiwan launched its carbon pricing scheme this year. The Ministry of Environment hosted the “2025 Asia Carbon Pricing Forum,” gathering experts to share market developments and cap-and-trade practices in Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia.
September 26, 2025