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Vietnam has 2x Thailand's renewable share, but grid gaps and narrow DPPA coverage limit real access. See what this means for manufacturers' investment decisions.

With a global plastics treaty still out of reach, experts say the region’s piecemeal bans on waste imports move the target without stemming the flow.

With Thailand’s election results finalized, the passage of the government budget is now expected to proceed on schedule. The World Bank, however, says structural bottlenecks remain unresolved and has downgraded its growth forecast this year to 1.6%.

Vietnam may overtake Thailand in nominal GDP in 2026. But does the ranking tell the full story?

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.

For decades, Borneo Oil Berhad was best known for a familiar brand on Malaysia’s fast-food menus. Today, the group’s ambitions extend well beyond franchised restaurants, spanning natural resources, renewable energy, and circular economy technologies.

South Korea’s LS Group announced on Dec. 17 that it will invest in Vietnam’s rare earth sector, committing KRW 25.8 billion (USD 17.6 million) to expand related facilities at its plant in Ho Chi Minh City.

The Philippines is advancing marine ecosystem management, backed by USD 1 billion in international financing and a new national blue economy framework.

This week in ASEAN, Google signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Japan’s Shizen Energy to support carbon-free data centers in Malaysia, while Vietnam approved hybrid vehicle tax cuts set to take effect in 2026.

While the policy architecture of Taiwan's ETS is taking shape, regulators increasingly acknowledge that the biggest challenge is not technical design, but political acceptance.