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Green Policy
February 11, 2026
Malaysia uses EUDR delay to strengthen palm oil traceability, MSPO standards
Malaysia is expanding its national sustainability standard to strengthen palm oil supply chain compliance.
February 11, 2026IPBES: Four key takeaways on how nature loss threatens the global economy
The “undervaluing” of nature by businesses is fuelling its decline and putting the global economy at risk, according to a major new report.
February 09, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines passes energy storage law; Thailand election sidelines climate policy
This week’s ASEAN sustainability roundup highlights developments in energy storage, green transport, and renewable fuels.
February 06, 2026Analysis: Why climate remains sidelined in Thailand’s election debate and what the next government can do
As Thailand heads to the polls on Feb. 8, experts explain why climate remains sidelined in the election debate and what the next government must do on energy.
February 05, 2026Why Vietnam’s rapid rise and Thailand’s slower growth tell different investment stories
Vietnam may overtake Thailand in nominal GDP in 2026. But does the ranking tell the full story?
February 04, 2026Vietnam to mandate E10 biofuel nationwide from June, keep E5 until 2030
Vietnam is stepping up its bioenergy push. Starting in June, all qualifying unleaded gasoline sold nationwide will be required to contain a 10% bio-ethanol blend, known as E10.
February 03, 2026Indonesia bets big on waste to energy as Chinese firms dominate early bids
Backed by a presidential directive and support from the sovereign wealth fund Danatara, Indonesia is accelerating the development of waste-to-energy power plants at an unprecedented pace.
February 02, 2026America is falling behind in the global EV race — what will it cost U.S. auto industry?
At the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, Electric vehicles, once framed as the inevitable future of the industry, were no longer the centerpiece. Instead, automakers emphasized hybrids, updated gasoline models and incremental efficiency improvements.
February 02, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Vietnam EV battery chains surge; Saudi firm backs Philippines clean power
This week’s ASEAN sustainability highlights cover clean energy investment, ESG transformation in electronics, and the accelerating EV supply chain.
January 29, 2026From promise to peril? The hidden risks in Malaysia’s mine-to-magnet rare earth push
Malaysia’s push to build a full rare earths value chain faces significant technology, trade, investment, and governance hurdles across the mining, processing, and manufacturing stages.