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August 14, 2026
As Taiwan’s green finance tops $166 billion, how can SMEs secure funding?
Taiwan's green finance has topped $166 billion, but small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still struggle to access funding due to data gaps. See how transition finance can close the divide.
August 03, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines unveils $1 billion EV incentives, EU ETS adds pressure on Asian airlines
This week in ASEAN, the Philippines unveiled a USD 1 billion incentive programme to accelerate domestic EV manufacturing, while the EU’s proposed expansion of its ETS signaled rising carbon compliance costs for Asian airlines and exporters.
July 09, 2026Temasek adds $2.3 billion to sustainability portfolio despite 2030 emissions goal risk
Temasek's sustainability investments hit SGD 49B but portfolio emissions stayed flat at 21M tCO2e. SIA and Sembcorp account for 62% of total. Alinta Energy acquisition will push emissions higher near-term.
June 25, 2026“Detroit of the East” moves toward green manufacturing: 4 decarbonization challenges facing Taiwanese firms in Thailand
While gaps remain in Thailand's renewable energy supply and sustainability talent pool, the market is steadily maturing, unlocking opportunities in the green transition.
June 25, 2026From CBAM to Scope 3: How Thailand’s electronics, auto supply chains are navigating low-carbon transition
The impact of CBAM is extending beyond steel and aluminum to downstream electronics and automotive supply chains. If indirect emissions from electricity are included by 2030, CBAM costs for Thailand’s primary aluminum could increase by up to 4.45 times.
June 16, 2026Thailand looks to turn nature into an economic asset as green finance agenda expands
Thailand's natural capital share of wealth fell from 21% to 11% since 2005. The World Bank says Thailand needs USD 219B in climate investment, with biodiversity credits as a new growth lever.
June 16, 2026Vietnam ESG Forum puts carbon accounting, Scope 3 disclosures in business spotlight
Vietnam, a critical node in the global supply chain, is at a pivotal decision point in its transition toward sustainability and ESG governance. The ESG Service Corporation Association hosted a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on June 13, featuring the signing of
June 05, 2026Who leads in low carbon competitiveness? Assessing Taiwan’s Big Six electronics manufacturers in AI era
RECCESSARY examines how Taiwan’s six leading electronics manufacturers are advancing renewable energy adoption, supply chain decarbonization, internal carbon pricing, and low carbon transformation.
June 03, 2026Green talent playbook: How AUO, Delta are building sustainability talent pipelines
AUO and Delta have established internal sustainability academies and training programs to embed ESG capabilities across R&D, manufacturing, and management functions.
June 01, 2026Taiwanese textile makers in Vietnam: New Wide Group cuts emissions with biomass, but Scope 3 pressures rise
New Wide Group cut Vietnam plant emissions 50% ahead of SBTi targets using biomass. But Scope 3 upstream materials now exceed Scope 1+2 combined—the next frontier for Taiwanese textile makers.