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Thai Honda has unveiled its first electric motorcycle in Thailand, following approval under the country’s national EV plan. The model will be produced locally and is slated for export to Vietnam later this year.

As Taiwan’s plastic reduction rules continue to expand, the Ministry of Environment recently announced new goals that extend restrictions to e-commerce and retail packaging, while introducing incentives tied to the circular economy.

The Trump administration in the U.S. has announced its intention to withdraw from the UN’s landmark climate treaty, alongside 65 other international bodies that “no longer serve American interests”.

This week in Southeast Asia, renewable energy, carbon markets, and green industry investment take center stage.

Its industry would benefit from a plan to cut emissions, which the UN shipping regulator is due to finalise this year, says Mao Xiaoli.

The Trump administration announced that the U.S. will withdraw from 66 international entities, including around a dozen energy and climate organizations and agreements, arguing that continued participation no longer serves U.S. national interests.

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. 

Vietnam is accelerating efforts to build an internationally connected carbon market, but experts say gaps remain in global standards alignment and MRV capacity.

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.

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.