The Malaysian government will require all shopping malls nationwide to have recycling facilities starting January 1, 2026, as a condition for business licence approvals. This mandate, announced by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, is part of the...
Indian engineering firm Uttamenergy Limited will develop a USD 70 million waste-to-energy facility in New Clark City under an agreement with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). The project, described as the most advanced of its kind in the...
Vietnam’s packaging and recycling industries are undergoing a major transformation as new environmental regulations and global market demands push sustainability to the forefront. The Extended Producer Responsibility regulation, effective since early 2024, requires...
Thailand is encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises to adopt environmentally sustainable practices through a new financial assistance program worth 150 million USD. The green loan scheme is designed to support SMEs that face challenges in accessing funding...
The Indonesian government is strengthening its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy by shifting it from a voluntary initiative to a mandatory obligation for manufacturers that utilize plastic packaging. Indonesia’s Minister of Environment emphasized that...
Neuman & Esser (NEA) Ltd., Hydrogen de France (HDF) Energy, and GIZ have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on developing green hydrogen solutions for decarbonizing maritime transport in Indonesia’s small islands. The initiative is part of a wider...
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has set up the Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre (APSAC) to support the region’s aviation sustainability goals. APSAC will focus on policy research, collaboration, and capacity building to advance sustainable...
The Government of Canada has committed over PHP 1 billion (USD 22 million) in grant financing to strengthen climate adaptation and disaster resilience in the Philippines. The funding was announced at the Philippines-Canada Partnership Forum. Canadian Ambassador David...
Sabah is taking a significant step toward a green economy with an ambitious initiative to cultivate microalgae for biofuel, bioplastics, and other sustainable products. The project, driven by Sabah Agro-Industrial Precinct (SAIP) Sdn Bhd, which focuses on developing...
Vietnam will prohibit the use of fossil-fuel motorcycles and mopeds in central Hanoi starting from July 2026, marking a significant step in the country’s broader strategy to combat air pollution and advance the shift to clean transportation. The directive, issued by...
Chulalongkorn University has partnered with The Ocean Cleanup and Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources to use camera and artificial intelligence technology to monitor waste in the Chao Phraya River. The aim is to reduce environmental damage and...
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has partnered with Danish technology firm cBrain to apply artificial intelligence in verifying waste separation images submitted through the BKK WASTE PAY application. This collaboration is part of Bangkok’s “Separate...
