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January 09, 2026
Malaysia to launch carbon tax in 2026, with low rates seen as risk to emissions cuts
Malaysia is set to roll out its carbon tax framework from January 2026, with regulated companies required to begin measuring and reporting their carbon emissions as a preparatory step ahead of full implementation.
January 08, 2026Vietnam advances carbon market framework, experts warn of MRV and global standards gaps
Vietnam is accelerating efforts to build an internationally connected carbon market, but experts say gaps remain in global standards alignment and MRV capacity.
January 08, 2026Analysis: Why companies should build carbon readiness ahead of Malaysia’s carbon tax
Malaysia plans to introduce a carbon tax in 2026. As the new year begins, the clock is also starting to run on how prepared Malaysian companies are for carbon pricing.
January 08, 2026Changing diets amid changing climate: Hidden costs to food quality
Much attention has been paid to switching from meat-based diets to plant-based ones. Less attention has been paid to the effects of climate change on the quality and quantity of plant foods.
January 07, 2026Amata to invest $182 million in eco-industrial park amid Vietnam’s strong GDP growth
Thailand’s Amata Corporation subsidiary, Amata VN Plc, has secured government approval to build its fifth industrial estate in Phu Tho province, as Vietnam’s economy continues to post strong growth despite a volatile global environment.
January 06, 2026Vietnam’s livestock sector adopts biogas, slashing power costs
Australia is supporting Vietnam’s livestock sector in shifting toward bioenergy-based power generation by introducing an energy service company (ESCO) model that allows farmers to lease biogas generators.
January 05, 2026Singapore to launch beverage container return scheme, extend transition
Singapore is set to roll out its long-awaited Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS) this year as part of efforts to raise national recycling rates. Responding to industry feedback, the government has agreed to extend the transition period from the origi
January 05, 2026Malaysia's energy storage demand driven by LSS6, Solar ATAP in early 2026
Malaysia’s renewable energy sector is entering 2026 with a packed first quarter, as new policy frameworks take effect, fresh solar tenders approach, and large electricity buyers, particularly data centers, move closer to the market.
January 05, 20262026 Sustainability Trends: Top 10 new energy and carbon issues in ASEAN
With the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entering into force and electricity demand from data centers rising rapidly, ASEAN is approaching a critical inflection point in its sustainability transition in 2026.
January 05, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines tightens power project oversight; Malaysia faces first climate lawsuit
This week in ASEAN, the Philippine government has stepped up oversight of more than 200 power infrastructure projects nationwide, including the Terra Solar project, with its first phase set to start commercial operations in the first quarter. Meanwhile, t