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August 06, 2026
Southeast Asia steel faces rising CBAM costs as Malaysia’s bill could hit $237 million
Steelmakers across Southeast Asia are facing rising costs as the EU CBAM entered its charging phase this year. The Malaysia Steel Institute (MSI) estimates that CBAM-related compliance costs for the steel sector could reach 970.7 million ringgit.
January 05, 20262026 Sustainability Trends: Top 10 new energy and carbon issues in ASEAN
With the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entering into force and electricity demand from data centers rising rapidly, ASEAN is approaching a critical inflection point in its sustainability transition in 2026.