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Vietnam ramps up circular economy push with stricter recycling obligations
Vietnam has introduced new regulations requiring producers and importers to meet mandatory recycling obligations. Starting from May 25, regulated entities must recover a proportion of products placed on the market.
May 12, 2026
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Durable CDR credit prices rise despite expectations of decline, study finds
A new study finds that prices for some durable carbon removal (CDR) credits are rising rather than falling, even as the gap between buyer and seller price expectations continues to narrow.
May 11, 2026
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Energy crisis forces lean ASEAN Summit, accelerates regional power and oil cooperation
ASEAN member states convened their ministerial and leaders’ meetings this year in Cebu, Philippines, where economic ministers pledged to continue advancing the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).
May 08, 2026
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Vietnam’s power reforms: Can EVN adapt to Vietnam’s new competitive power market?
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) continues to play an indispensable role in the country’s power market liberalization. Yet, increasing market participation and strengthening competition mechanisms also challenge EVN’s traditional position in the sector.
May 07, 2026
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Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in carbon projects but faces scaling challenges, experts say
As Vietnam’s carbon market gradually shifts toward commercialization, experts from Climate Impact X warn that demand for high-quality carbon credits will continue to rise, urging developers to align with the global shift toward carbon removal credits.
May 06, 2026
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Vietnam’s power reforms: Why corporate demand for green power is turning cautious despite low renewable costs
For corporate buyers, Vietnam’s DPPA framework still lacks sufficient clarity at this stage. Combined with the introduction of the two-component electricity pricing mechanism, many companies are now reassessing their green power procurement strategies.
May 06, 2026
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Jakarta to tackle pollution with 10,000 electric buses, new waste-to-energy plants
Indonesia’s megacity Jakarta is stepping up efforts to curb environmental pollution while expanding the deployment of low-carbon technologies.
May 05, 2026
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Vietnam’s power reforms: Developers face mounting barriers despite DPPA rollout
Interviews conducted by RECCESSARY with multiple investors and developers found that opaque regulations, limited access to power data, and policy instability remain the biggest obstacles.
May 05, 2026