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June 18, 2026
Taiwan moves to curb greenwashing, launches new circular label for recycled products
Taiwan's anti-greenwashing guideline targets misused terms like "net zero" and undisclosed award criteria. A new circular label, separate from the eco-label, now covers 12 products under the gMIT brand.
January 05, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Philippines tightens power project oversight; Malaysia faces first climate lawsuit
This week in ASEAN, the Philippine government has stepped up oversight of more than 200 power infrastructure projects nationwide, including the Terra Solar project, with its first phase set to start commercial operations in the first quarter. Meanwhile, t
December 31, 2025Malaysia faces first climate lawsuit over greenwashing oversight
Environmental non-profit RimbaWatch has launched Malaysia’s first climate-related lawsuit, accusing the government of failing to rein in greenwashing and allowing misleading fossil fuel advertising to go unchecked.
September 10, 2025Apple scales back carbon-neutral claims as Watch emissions edge higher
Apple unveiled its new Apple Watch Series 11 at its fall event on Sep. 9. Unlike the past two years, when the company promoted the environmental benefits of its devices, this year’s launch took a quieter tone.
July 01, 2025Over 100 firms, investors urge EU to uphold sustainability regulations
On June 30, more than 100 companies and investors issued a joint statement urging the European Union to maintain its strong sustainability regulations.
March 20, 2025Amazon unveils carbon credit service to advance supply chain decarbonization
Amazon, the retail giant in the U.S., announced the launch of its carbon credit service through its Sustainability Exchange platform on March 19. This service aims to help its supply chain partners achieve decarbonization.
January 13, 2025Vietjet Air faces scrutiny over misleading green claims in Singapore
Vietjet Air has recently been embroiled in controversy. The airline's promotional campaign launched in Singapore has also drawn criticism. The campaign was accused of making misleading environmental claims and was subsequently ordered to be taken down.
November 19, 2024Singapore, EU, China collaborate on multi-jurisdiction green financing taxonomy
Singapore’s sustainable finance taxonomy is aligned with those of the EU and China after it was launched at the end of last year. This alignment will serve as a framework for investors to assess green economic activities across these three regions.
September 10, 2024How far has Apple reduced carbon emissions in its latest products?
The carbon reduction progress for the new Apple Watch and iPhone models is quite limited, highlighting that corporate decarbonization cannot make significant strides in a short period, even for the world's most valuable brands.
August 26, 2024Singapore firms turn to EV, clean cookstoves carbon credits from Ghana
To reduce carbon tax expenditures, Singaporean companies, under government encouragement, have begun focusing on developing carbon credits in Ghana.