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April 23, 2026
Singapore updates sustainability playbook for food manufacturers amid export pressures
Enterprise Singapore's updated sustainability playbook sets 2030 targets of 15–25% energy and water intensity cuts for the sector's 1,500+ companies, whose SGD 11.2 billion in sales are 65% export-dependent.
April 15, 2026Plastic shock tests circular economy: Can source reduction, incentives break recycled material deadlock?
The recent disruption in plastic supply triggered by conflict in the Middle East has exposed not only society’s deep reliance on single use plastics, but also the practical limits of long-standing reduction policies.
March 31, 2026CBAM 2026 rollout: How companies in Asia can use internal carbon pricing to build a competitive edge
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will come into force in 2026, placing unprecedented compliance pressure on export-oriented companies across Asia.
March 30, 2026APAC data centers adopt first regional sustainability baseline for energy, water use
The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA) launched the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Accord (SDIA), establishing the first industry-wide sustainability baseline for the region's data center sector.
March 04, 2026Singapore unveils first National Adaptation Plan, puts heat resilience at core
Singapore has set 2026 as its Year of Climate Adaptation and begun drafting its first National Adaptation Plan (NAP), marking a shift from mitigation toward systemic climate resilience.
March 02, 2026Iran war: How Southeast Asian countries respond to energy market risks
The critical artery for global oil transport faces potential disruption, pushing energy security rapidly to the forefront of national policy agendas.
March 02, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Thai firms rank S&P sustainability Top 1%; Philippines advances nuclear roadmap
This week in ASEAN, sustainability developments range from corporate performance rankings to energy policy shifts. Thai companies gained stronger global visibility in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2026, with 13 firms achieving Top 1% CSA rankings.
February 13, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Indonesia to launch national carbon market in June; World Bank cuts Thailand GDP forecast
This week in ASEAN, sustainability developments focus on carbon markets and supply chain compliance. Indonesia’s national carbon market is set to launch in June, with cross-border trading and international alignment in focus.
January 28, 2026Vietnam’s electronics industry faces 2026 ESG turning point amid stricter global standards
Vietnam’s electronics industry has emerged as one of Asia’s fastest-growing manufacturing hubs. Tech giant Google is reportedly planning to expand research and production of high-end smartphones in the country this year.
January 23, 2026Malaysia to set national UCO reference price as biofuel demand tightens supply
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is set to launch an official national reference price for used cooking oil (UCO) in the first quarter of this year, as demand for UCO surges amid expanding biofuel markets.