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February 23, 2026
Thai companies secure top 1% rankings in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026
More than 40 Thai companies were selected for inclusion in the Sustainability Yearbook 2026 released by S&P Global.
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.
February 11, 2026Malaysia uses EUDR delay to strengthen palm oil traceability, MSPO standards
Malaysia is expanding its national sustainability standard to strengthen palm oil supply chain compliance.
February 11, 2026IPBES: Four key takeaways on how nature loss threatens the global economy
The “undervaluing” of nature by businesses is fuelling its decline and putting the global economy at risk, according to a major new report.
February 06, 2026Analysis: Why climate remains sidelined in Thailand’s election debate and what the next government can do
As Thailand heads to the polls on Feb. 8, experts explain why climate remains sidelined in the election debate and what the next government must do on energy.
February 05, 2026Why Vietnam’s rapid rise and Thailand’s slower growth tell different investment stories
Vietnam may overtake Thailand in nominal GDP in 2026. But does the ranking tell the full story?
January 29, 2026From promise to peril? The hidden risks in Malaysia’s mine-to-magnet rare earth push
Malaysia’s push to build a full rare earths value chain faces significant technology, trade, investment, and governance hurdles across the mining, processing, and manufacturing stages.
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.
January 22, 2026Philippines hosts new Asia-Pacific hub for sustainable agriculture, cuisine
More than 2,000 farmers, chefs and policymakers met last November in the Philippines to explore food systems rooted in biodiversity conservation, Indigenous knowledge and local food security.