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May 29, 2026
Vietnam’s low-carbon supply chain race: RECCESSARY’s manufacturing maturity matrix reveals where competitiveness stands
With CBAM tightening and brands like Apple and Nike demanding cleaner supply chains, where do Vietnam's manufacturers stand? RECCESSARY's new Maturity Matrix ranks them on renewable energy, industrial heat, and carbon data.
May 27, 2026Indonesia, Vietnam roll out new forest carbon rules to attract investors
Resource-rich Indonesia is moving to further open its forestry carbon market, as the Ministry of Forestry rolls out a new regulation aimed at improving credit quality and market integrity.
May 27, 2026Philippines accelerates 200 power projects to strengthen energy security, renewables
The Philippines has secured 16.9 GW via green energy auctions, but S&P Global forecasts only 27–28% renewable share by 2030. Solar WACC runs 10–11%—3 to 4 points above regional peers.
May 26, 2026VinFast taps founder’s son as chairman to navigate losses, rapid expansion
Vietnam’s electric vehicle maker VinFast—often dubbed the “Tesla of Vietnam”—announced on May 25 the appointment of Pham Nhat Quan Anh, eldest son of Pham Nhat Vuong, as its new chairman.
May 25, 2026From carbon accounting to competitiveness: How Vietnam-based manufacturers should prepare for CBAM
CBAM hits full implementation in 2026, exposing Vietnam's Taiwanese manufacturers to new carbon costs. Electronics and textile manufacturers face different decarbonization challenges.
May 25, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam expands floating solar; Thailand proposes data center power surcharge
Vietnam’s EVN is expanding floating solar investments by integrating PV systems with existing hydropower infrastructure. Thailand is accelerating policy adjustments in response to rising fuel prices and growing data center demand.
May 22, 2026Indonesia’s move to centralize coal, palm oil and nickel exports alarms industry
Indonesia's Danantara subsidiary DSI will become sole export channel for coal, palm oil and nickel. IDX fell 3.54% on the announcement as S&P warned of execution risk and trade disruption.
May 21, 2026Malaysia shifts EV charging expansion strategy from quantity to quality
Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network has reached only about half of its national target, underscoring the challenges of scaling up infrastructure.
May 20, 2026Indonesia’s nickel boom linked to rising illness and worker harm, reports find
A newly published report by Indonesia’s human rights commission, Komnas HAM, includes new evidence of environmental and public health harms caused by the nickel mining industry in eastern Indonesia.
May 20, 2026Singapore begins IAEA nuclear readiness process, assesses 19 infrastructure areas
Singapore will undergo a 2027 IAEA nuclear review covering 19 readiness areas—from grid stability to waste management—as 95% gas dependency and rising demand push SMRs back into focus.