Vietnam
On March 23, 2026, Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP was issued to amend and supplement a number of provisions of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on GHG mitigation and ozone layer protection, as previously …
Vietnamese Customs’ and Local Customs Branches’ Views on the Request for 100% Disclosure of Ingredient Information for Imported Chemicals
Vietnam
On April 14, 2026, Vietnam’s General Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance issued Official Letter No. 15269/CHQ‑GSQL to local customs branches regarding the disclosure of ingredient information for …
Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources published the “Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Decision No. 113/2026 on the Phased Introduction of Biofuels” on March 3, 2026, which …
Singapore
On 10 February 2026, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) issued a notification on the regulatory requirements for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Water‑Cooled Chilled Water Systems (WCCWS) under the …
Philippines
On 3 December 2025, the Quezon City Council enacted the Ordinance Promoting Textile Sustainability and Circularity for Economic, Environmental, and Social Development in Quezon City (Ordinance No. SP‑3472, S‑2025). After …
Vietnam
On February 27, 2026, the Hanoi People’s Committee issued Plan No. 74/KH-UBND on the conversion of fossil fuel-powered taxis to electric and clean energy taxis in Hanoi. Under this plan, …
Malaysia
The Customs (Prohibition of Imports) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2026 was published in Malaysia on March 31, 2026, and came into effect as of April 1, 2026. This amendment of …
Vietnam
On March 31, 2026, the Minister of Health issued Circular No. 05/2026/TT-BYT on the List of Prohibited Chemicals and the List of Hazardous Chemicals Requiring Disclosure in Insecticides and Disinfectants …
Vietnam
On 30 December 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) promulgated Circular No. 78/2025/TT-BNNMT amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 15/2014/TT-BTNMT regulating the formulation and …
Vietnam
On February 12, 2026, the Department of Customs issued Official Letter No. 11816/CHQ-GSQL, dated February 12, 2026, to regional Sub-departments of Customs, providing guidance on regulations regarding product labelling under …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) released a draft proposal to amend the Industry Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality 2010 on March 16, 2026, and …
Vietnam
On March 16, 2026, the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade issued Official Document No. 2016/SCT‑KTATMT, titled “Several Notes on the Implementation of Administrative Procedures for Issuing Import and Export …
The Chatree Gold Mine Verdict and Thailand’s Environmental Litigation Frontier
Thailand
Understanding the Chatree Case: A Decade in the Making On March 24th, 2026, the Bangkok Civil Court issued a verdict that reverberated far beyond the courtrooms of the Thai capital. …
Singapore
On March 6, 2026, the Singapore government released the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill. The bill partially revises the Energy Conservation Act of 2012 and newly proposes to include products imported …
Vietnam
On 13 January 2026, the draft Decree detailing a number of articles and measures to organize and guide the implementation of Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 on mechanisms and policies for national …
Vietnam
On March 16, 2026, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) issued Document No. 0381/LDTM-PC, notifying stakeholders that the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment is reviewing …
Vietnam
On January 23, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 37/2026/ND-CP to provide guidelines for the Law on Product and Goods Quality. Previously, on June 18, 2025, the National Assembly passed …
Vietnam
On February 27, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued Decision No. 699/QD-BNNMT on piloting the allocation of GHG emission for 2025 and 2026. The Decision takes effect from …
Indonesia
The Jakarta Special Capital Region Regulation No. 5/2026 on Energy and Water Efficiency in Buildings was promulgated and enforced on February 6, 2026, replacing the former “Jakarta Special Capital Region …
Non-Renewable Energy Policies and Their Impact on the Power Generation Mix in the Philippines
Philippines
Overview of Philippine Energy Energy plays a crucial role in the economic development and industrial growth of the Philippines. As electricity demand continues to increase due to population growth and …
Vietnam
On 9 February 2026, the Deputy Prime Minister of Viet Nam officially signed Decision No. 263/QD-TTg, approving the total pilot greenhouse gas (GHG) emission allocation for the 2025–2026 period. This …
Thailand
The Ministry of Industry of Thailand issued, on February 12, 2026, the “Ministry of Industry Notification: B.E. 2569 (2026) on the Establishment of Emission Standards for Air Pollutants Discharged from …
Vietnam
On March 16, 2026, the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade issued Official Document No. 2016/SCT‑KTATMT, titled “Several Notes on the Implementation of Administrative Procedures for Issuing Import and Export …
Malaysia
In February 2026, Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) released its Strategic Plan for 2026–2030 (PSP 2026–2030).
Vietnam
On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly promulgated Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 on Mechanisms and Policies for National Energy Development for the 2026–2030 Period. The Resolution takes effect from 1 March …
Indonesia
The Indonesian environmental NGO “Dietplastik Indonesia” has released a report in February 2026 regarding the monitoring and enforcement of single-use plastic (SUP) regulations in the country. This report summarizes the …
Philippines
On February 24, 2026, the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued Administrative Order No. 2026‑05, titled Guidelines Governing the Establishment, and Monitoring of Voluntary Forest Carbon Credit …
Vietnam
On January 29, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam promulgated “Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BNNMT on amendments and supplements to several provisions of Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTNMT on the implementation …
Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry issued the “Minister of Industry Regulation No. 2/2026 on Procedures for the Preparation and Approval of Environmental Management and Monitoring Plans for Businesses and/or Activities …
Thailand
The Ministry of Industry of Thailand, on February 12, 2026, issued the “Ministerial Notification: B.E. 2569 (2026) on the Requirement for Installing Special Equipment for Reporting Air Pollutants Emitted from …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) announced the ” Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan 2026-2030 (OSHMP30)” in February 2026. The department aims to reduce the number …
Vietnam
On 29 January 2026, The Government hereby promulgates “Decree 48/2026/ND-CP amending and supplementing certain Articles of the Government’s Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP on elaboration of several Articles of the Law on …
Malaysia
The Malaysian Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) announced the ” Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan 2026-2030 (OSHMP30)” in February 2026. The department aims to reduce the number …
Vietnam
On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Construction of Vietnam issued Circular No. 69/2025/TT-BXD on the display of energy labels for energy‑using equipment under the ministry’s jurisdiction. The circular sets …
Thailand
On February 10, 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance, through the Excise Department, published four notifications in the Royal Thai Government Gazette concerning energy‑efficient hybrid vehicles (Hybrid Electric Vehicles) that use …
Vietnam
On February 25, 2026, the Vietnam Chemical Agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Notice No. 27/TB‑HC regarding the declaration of scheduled chemicals (Schedules 1–3), DOC, and DOC‑PSF …
The Crisis of Transboundary Pollution: Environmental Security and Thailand’s Strategic Challenges
Thailand
Understanding Transboundary Pollution and Its Impacts on Thailand In the era of rapid economic integration, environmental challenges have increasingly transcended national borders and have become one of the most significant …
Thailand
The Thai government published a royal decree in the Royal Gazette on March 2, 2026, granting an income tax deduction of up to 200,000 baht for the installation cost of …
Indonesia
On February 7, 2026, Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Management Agency (KLH/BPLH) announced that it had imposed strict administrative sanctions—specifically, suspension of operations—on two companies in East Kalimantan. …
Vietnam
On December 26, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam issued Circular 75/2025/TT-BNNMT promulgating lists of approved and prohibited plant protection chemicals in Vietnam. This circular take effect …
Myanmar
Myanmar’s state-owned media “The Global New Light of Myanmar” has reported that the Pesticide Registration Board is banning all registration, import, sale, formulation, repackaging of Paraquat, a highly toxic pesticide …
Vietnam
On 21 January 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 30/2026/NĐ-CP, detailing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy. The Decree takes effect from …
Indonesia
On January 22, 2026, Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and the Environmental Management Agency (KLH/BPLH) announced emergency measures requiring eight companies located in Jabodetabek (the Greater Jakarta area) to halt the …
Vietnam
On November 19, 2025, the Vietnamese Government issued Decision No. 2530/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister: Approving the National Action Plan on Air Pollution Remediation and Air Quality Management for the …
Vietnam
On January 18, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 87/QD-BCT (2026). This Decision announces new, amended, and abolished administrative procedures within the chemical sector under the …
The Philippines at COP30: Policy Proposals and Strategic Climate Priorities
Philippines
What is COP30? The Thirtieth Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which took place in Belém, Brazil from November 10-21, 2025, …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Fire Services (Fire-fighting Equipment or Fire Safety Installation) Regulations 2026 on January 30, 2026. Under the Fire Services Act 1988 and its 2025 amendment, all installed …
Thailand
On January 21, 2026, Thailand’s National Environment Board promulgated the “Notification of the National Environment Board: B.E. 2569 (2026) on the Establishment of Air Quality Standards for General Ambient Air.” …
Indonesia
On February 13, 2026, the Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) notified through WTO/TBT regarding the “Draft Regulation of the Halal Product Assurance Agency regarding the Forms and Methods of …
Singapore
On February 3, 2026, Coastal Protection and Other Amendments Bill was introduced in Singapore’s Parliament that would legally require coastal landowners to carry out protective and retrofitting measures to safeguard …
Philippines
On January 13, 2026, the Philippine Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) signed Joint Memorandum Circular No. 001, series of 2026: Streamlined requirements and processing of permits, licenses, …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 02/2026/TT‑BCT, “Guidance on the Implementation of the Chemicals Law and Decree No. 25/2026/ND‑CP on the …
Malaysia
The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) of Malaysia, following amendments to the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) pursuant to the 42nd ASEAN Cosmetic Commission (ACC) Meeting, has promulgated …
Philippines
On February 3, 2026, the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the “Draft Administrative Order: General Guidelines on the Regulatory Compliance of Food Contact Articles (FCA) Used for Prepackaged …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 25/2026/ND‑CP, “Detailing Regulations on the Development of the Chemical Industry and the Safety and Security of Chemical Substances under …
Philippines
On January 8, 2026, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued the “Revised Implementing Guidelines of the Philippine Transport Vehicles Fuel Economy Labeling Program on Registration Procedures and Compliance Mechanism.”
Thailand
The Thai Ministry of Public Health on December 18, 2025, promulgated the “Ministerial Notification: B.E. 2568 (2025) on Criteria, Procedures, and Conditions for Exempting the Use of Hazardous Substances under …
Philippines
On December 23, 2025, the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 16, Series of 2025: Adoption of Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) on Sustainability Disclosures …
On-Site Insights: Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade Holds Briefing on the 2025 Law on Chemicals and Newly Issued Decrees/Circulars
Vietnam
On February 1, 2026, the Hanoi Chemical Association, in cooperation with the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade (DOIT), held a briefing and Q&A session on the “2025 Law on …
On-Site Insights: Vietnam Seminar on New Regulations and Administrative Procedures in the Chemicals Sector
Vietnam
On January 30, 2026, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) held an online seminar titled “New Regulations and Administrative Procedures in the Chemicals Sector.” …
Singapore
On January 26, 2026, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) released a document titled Updates on the Phase‑Out of Chlorpyrifos, MCCPs, and LC‑PFCAs. The document follows the December 16, 2025 notification …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 01/2026/TT‑BCT, “Detailing and Providing Guidance on the Implementation of Certain Articles of the Law on …
Thailand, Update on DIW Regulations on Environmental Personnel System
Thailand
Thailand’s industrial landscape is undergoing a substantial regulatory transformation aimed at enhancing environmental governance through digitalization. The shift from the manual, paper-based systems of the past two decades to the …
Thailand
On February 2, 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry released a draft ministerial notification titled: “Draft Notification of the Ministry of Industry: Designation of a Specific Management Gate (Single Gateway) for …
Malaysia
On January 12, 2026, Malaysia published orders amending the Customs (Prohibition of Imports) Order 2023 and the Customs (Prohibition of Exports) Order 2023, which regulate imports and exports of items …
Vietnam
On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam promulgated Circular 92/2025/TT‑BNNMT, which establishes the National Technical Regulation on Motorcycles and Mopeds Operating in Road Traffic (QCVN …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 26/2026/ND‑CP, “Detailing and Providing Guidelines for the Management of Chemical Activities and Hazardous Chemicals in Products and Goods under the …
Singapore
On January 12, 2026, Singapore launched a public consultation proposing to include products imported by consumers for their own personal use under the country’s energy-efficiency product regulations. The consultation will …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 26/2026/ND‑CP, “Detailing and Providing Guidelines for the Management of Chemical Activities and Hazardous Chemicals in Products and Goods under the …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 26/2026/ND‑CP, “Detailing and Providing Guidelines for the Management of Chemical Activities and Hazardous Chemicals in Products and Goods under the …
Vietnam
On 6 November 2025, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 290/2025/ND-CP, which stipulates penalties for administrative violations in the water resources sector. It replaces the penalty provisions for the water …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 26/2026/ND‑CP, “Detailing and Providing Guidelines for the Management of Chemical Activities and Hazardous Chemicals in Products and Goods under the …
Malaysia
On December 24, 2025, Malaysia notified the Poisons (Amendment of Poisons List) Order 2025. This Order amends the list of poisons regulated under the Poisons Act 1952, adding 18 new …
Vietnam
On November 28th, 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Decision 43/2025/QĐ-TTg stipulating the roadmap for the application of the National Technical Regulation (hereinafter referred to as QCVN) on emissions from …
Assessing the Flood Risk and Mitigation Strategies in the Philippines
Philippines
Understanding Flood Risk in the Philippines Geographic and Climatic Factors Flooding is one of the most frequent and destructive environmental hazards affecting the Philippines. Each year, seasonal monsoon rains and …
Singapore
On January 20, 2026, Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) announced a transition grant for producers under the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS). The BCRS, established under the Resource Sustainability Act …
Vietnam
On December 31, 2025, the Ministry of Health issued Circular 56/2025/TT-BYT Guiding the management of occupational diseases. This circular takes effect on February 15, 2026, replacing Circular No. 28/2016/TT-BYT Guiding …
Indonesia
The Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade notified the Minister of Trade Regulation No. 47/2025 regarding Prohibited Import Goods, which was enforced on January 1, 2026. This Ministerial Regulation replaces Minister of …
Singapore
On December 29, 2025, Singapore promulgated the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Dangerous Goods, Petroleum and Explosives) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2025 (hereinafter, “the Regulations”).
Philippines
On October 29, 2025, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Circular No. 2025-10-0024: Guidelines on Virtual Power Purchase Agreements. The circular sets out the requirements for virtual PPAs …
Thailand
On 24 December 2025, Thailand’s Ministry of Industry promulgated ministerial regulations designating two industrial standards related to food-contact paper as mandatory standards. Under these regulations, the following standards, which had …
Vietnam
On January 17, 2026, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 24/2026/ND‑CP on the list of regulated chemical substances falling within the scope of the Law on Chemicals. The decree took …
Philippines
On October 29, 2025, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Circular No. 2025-10-0025: Guidelines on Energy Certificates. The circular sets out rules and guidelines for the creation, classification, …
Vietnam
On December 11, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam promulgated “Law No. 146/2025/QH15 Amending 15 Laws in the Agriculture and Environment Sectors.” This amended Law No. 146/2025/QH15 will take effect …
Philippines
On September 23, 2025, the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Circular No. 2025-09-0018: Providing General Guidelines for the Generation, Management, and Monitoring of Carbon Credits in the Energy …
Transforming Thailand’s Industrial Landscape: From Eco-Towns to the SDGs I.E. Paradigm
Thailand
The Evolution of Sustainable Industry and the ESG Imperative The management of industrial land in Thailand has reached a defining moment, shifting from traditional productivity models to a holistic sustainability …
Vietnam
Vietnamese government promulgated Circular 103/2025/TT-BCA on November 4, 2025, regarding the National Technical Standard QCVN 10:2025/BCA on Equipment for Fire Prevention, Firefighting, and Rescue in Housing and Buildings.
Philippines
On November 26, 2025, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) of the Philippines issued “Labor Advisory No. 15 of 2025: Promoting Labor and Management Preparedness and Protecting Labor Rights …
Indonesia
On December 4, 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment has published the “Regulation of the Minister of Environment No. 25/2025 on Procedures for Issuing Recommendations for Import Permits of Ozone …
Vietnam
On November 6, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 290/2025/ND-CP, which stipulates penalties for administrative violations in the water resources sector. The decree establishes sanctions for violations of …
Thailand
On 1 December 2025, the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) promulgated IEAT Notification No. 205/2568 (2025) on the Management, Supervision, and Monitoring of the Movement of Waste or Unused …
Vietnam
On September 10, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Document No. 6825/BCT-ĐCK seeking public comments on the “Draft Decree on Detailed Provisions and Implementation Guidelines for …
Singapore
On November 28, 2025, Singapore amended the following laws relating to workplace safety and health. Both amendments will take effect on December 1, 2025: Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 …
The Fate of Critical Environmental and Social Regulations Following Thai Parliamentary Dissolution
Thailand
On December 12th, 2025 (B.E. 2568), the Royal Decree dissolving the Thailand House of Representatives, with Mr. Charnvirakul countersigning, was published on the Royal Gazette website. This dissolution effectively halts …
Thailand, Flood Prevention and Mitigation Procedure for Factories
Thailand
Despite Thailand’s favorable climate compared to many other countries in the region, it frequently experiences conditions characterized by heavy rainfall and high water runoff, often exacerbated by forecasts issued by …
Philippines
The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a “Draft Administrative Order: the Rules and Regulations Governing the Issuance of Authorizations for Toys and Childcare Articles” (hereinafter, “the Draft”) on …
Vietnam
On November 28, 2025, the Vietnam Chemical Agency of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Document No. 2335/HC‑VP to guide provincial and municipal Departments of Industry and …
Thailand, Procedure for Enforcing Environmental Regulations
Thailand
Environmental regulation in Thailand is primarily governed by the Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act B.E. 2535 (NEQA 1992). This comprehensive legal framework aims to control pollution through …
Indonesia
The Ministry of Manpower of Indonesia issued and enforced the “Minister of Manpower Regulation No13/2025 on Occupational Safety and Health Committee” on November 19, 2025. This regulation mandates the establishment …
Vietnam
On November 14, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 52/2025/TT-BCT on List of Vehicles and Equipment Required to Obtain Energy Labels under the Management …
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