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As nuclear energy returns, the government, universities and companies are training the next generation of engineers to operate and regulate it.

This week’s ASEAN sustainability roundup focuses on new developments in renewable energy and IPO activity. Vietnam’s first offshore wind project in Quang Ninh Province has received government approval, marking another step toward expanding the country’s r

Thailand's auto groups want a 32% excise tax on imported EVs vs 2% for local models, plus 80% local content rules. The government's EV trade-in scheme remains stalled over valuation and scrapping gaps.

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.

This week in ASEAN sustainability developments unfolded amid rising energy security pressures across the region.

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).

Nuclear power is re-entering Southeast Asia’s energy planning. At a May 5 webinar hosted by the ISEAS, experts highlighted that although Vietnam and the Philippines both seek nuclear power to decarbonize their grids, their focus remains distinct.

Indonesia’s megacity Jakarta is stepping up efforts to curb environmental pollution while expanding the deployment of low-carbon technologies.

Southeast Asia’s sustainability agenda this week focused on progress in energy transition policies.

Thailand's Ministry of Transport is proposing an 80% annual vehicle tax cut for new factory-built EVs and expanding the trade-in scheme to taxi fleets—targeting 300,000 additional EVs.