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The Crisis of Transboundary Pollution: Environmental Security and Thailand’s Strategic Challenges

Air

16 March 2026

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 …

China Revises National Standard for GHG Emission Calculation and Reporting Requirements for Industrial Enterprises

Addition of Indirect Emission Calculation Methods

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)

16 March 2026

China

On December 31, 2025, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China published the voluntary national standard, General Rules for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting and Reporting for Industrial Enterprises (GB/T …

Thailand Announces Income Tax Deductions for Household Solar Installations and Energy-Efficient Equipment Purchases

Energy Label / MEPS Energy Other Law/Regulations

16 March 2026

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 Suspends Operations of Two Coal-Related Companies for Causing Decline in an Endangered Dolphin Species

Biodiversity Violation Cases

16 March 2026

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. …

Issuance of the List of Plant Protection Chemicals in Vietnam

Chemical Substances (Products) Biocidal Products

13 March 2026

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 …

South Korea’s National Assembly considers introducing “Products of Environmental Concern” regime

Circular Economy Wastes (Products)

13 March 2026

South Korea

On January 22, 2026, the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea announced that it is reviewing a proposed amendment to the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling …

IPBES Releases New Report Warning That “Businesses That Ignore Nature Will Not Survive”

Biodiversity

12 March 2026

Global

On February 9, 2026, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) issued a media release warning that companies are degrading nature even as they depend on natural …

China Releases Security Guide on Cross-Border Automobile Data Transfers

Product Designs Automobiles

12 March 2026

China

On February 3, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), together with seven other government authorities including the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the National Development and Reform …

Myanmar to Ban Paraquat from 1 April 2026

Chemical Substances (Products) Biocidal Products

12 March 2026

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 …

South Korea announced hazard review results for 56 existing chemical substances

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

11 March 2026

South Korea

On January 30, 2026, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) issued a public notice on a partial amendment to the Hazard Review Results of Chemical Substances under the Act …

Taiwan MOL Announces 20 “Priority Management Chemicals” Requiring SDS Submission as Additional Handling Information

Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

11 March 2026

*Taiwan

On January 28, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) announced 20 Priority Management Chemicals for which companies must submit additional handling information, specifically Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Article 10 of …

Vietnam Publishes Decree Providing for the Implementation of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Energy Efficiency Automobiles EEE

11 March 2026

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 …

China MEE Publishes the List of Hazardous Waste Management Exclusions (2026 Edition)

Adding Five New Categories

Wastes (Factory)

10 March 2026

China

On January 7, 2026, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) of China published the List of Hazardous Waste Management Exclusions (2026 Edition) in order to fully implement the Law …

India’s Delhi NCR Enforce Stringent Particulate Matter Emission Standards on High Polluting Industries

Air

10 March 2026

India

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) of India has issued a notification to tighten emission standards for particulate matter (PM) on February 20, 2026. The scope covers industries located …

8 Companies in Jakarta Area Ordered to Suspend Operations for Violating Air Pollution Standards

Violation Cases Air Automobiles

10 March 2026

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 …

South Korea to amend procedures for safety confirmation–required consumer chemical products

Validity periods and corrective order procedures to be revised

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Biocidal Products

9 March 2026

South Korea

On February 6, 2026, the Korean government published draft amendments to the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rules of the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Act (“K-BPR”) following amendments to …

Vietnam Publishes National Action Plan to Tackle Air Pollution through 2045

Air Automobiles

9 March 2026

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 …

UNEP Strengthens REDD+, the Global Framework for Addressing Deforestation and Forest Degradation

Biodiversity

9 March 2026

Global

On February 5, 2026, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) highlighted the growing significance of REDD+—a global initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from deforestation and forest degradation—on …

Taiwan MOL Announces 20 “Priority Management Chemicals” Requiring SDS Submission as Additional Handling Information

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

6 March 2026

*Taiwan

Vietnam Sets Decision on the List of Administrative Procedures in Chemical Sector

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Occupational Safety and Health Industrial Chemicals

6 March 2026

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 …

China Integrates Regulations on Recycling of Spent Power Batteries Into a Single Regulation

Introducing a Digital Identification System

EPR Wastes (Products) Automobiles Batteries

6 March 2026

China

On January 16, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), together with four other central government agencies including the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of …

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The Philippines at COP30: Policy Proposals and Strategic Climate Priorities

Other Law/Regulations

5 March 2026

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, …

Australia Considers Implementing a Border Carbon Adjustment (Australian CBAM) for High-Risk Imports

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)

5 March 2026

Australia

On February 13, 2026, the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) released its final report assessing carbon leakage risks and providing recommendations to the government. …

Malaysia Enforces Compliance of Standards by Fire Safety Equipment Installations

Occupational Safety and Health

5 March 2026

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 Fully Revises National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Air

5 March 2026

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 Drafts Non-Halal Regulation for Chemical Products, Cosmetics & More

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Product Designs Cosmetics Food Contact Materials

4 March 2026

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 …

China MIIT Publishes Draft “Administrative Measures for Industrial Water Conservation” for Public Comment

Draft Water

4 March 2026

China

On January 29, 2026, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released a draft of the Administrative Measures for Industrial Water Conservation (hereinafter, the Measures) and launched a public …

India Drafts New Boiler Regulations

Manufacturing and Periodic Inspection Requirements

Draft Occupational Safety and Health

4 March 2026

India

On January 27, 2026, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry drafted the Indian Boiler Regulations, 2026, which will seek to replace the Indian Boiler Regulations, 1950. A 30-day public …

Singapore Publishes Bill Requiring Coastal Landowners to Implement Sea Level Rise Protection Measures

Climate Change Other Law/Regulations

3 March 2026

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 …

Taiwan MOEA Announces the Inspection Plan for Products Subject to MEPS and Energy Efficiency Label

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances

3 March 2026

*Taiwan

The Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has announced its 2026 inspection plan for products subject to MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards), Energy Efficiency Grade Labels, and the voluntary Energy …

Philippines Accelerates Net-metering scheme to promote Renewable Energy

Energy Other Law/Regulations

3 March 2026

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, …

Taiwan MOENV Publishes Draft Amendment to “Restrictions on the Import of Mercury Containing Products”

New Products to Be Added to the Import Ban

Mercury Chemical Substances (Products) Automobiles Household Appliances

2 March 2026

*Taiwan

On February 12, 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment (MOENV) released a draft amendment to the Restrictions on the Import of Mercury‑Containing Products. The public comment period will remain open until …

China MEM Plans to Add Five Chemical Substances to the Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals

Draft Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

2 March 2026

China

On January 21, 2026, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) published a draft announcement on its official website proposing the addition of five chemical substances to the Catalogue of Hazardous …

Vietnam Issues Circular on Chemical Safety and Security

Chemical Substances (Factory) Occupational Safety and Health

2 March 2026

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 …

South Korea to recruit businesses under regulatory sandbox scheme for plastic waste pyrolysis

Government-led pilot projects to expand chemical recycling

Circular Economy Plastics

2 March 2026

South Korea

On January 18, 2026, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) of South Korea launched a new call for applicants under a government-led regulatory exemption system, known as the …

China’s MEE Releases the “List of Priority Controlled Chemicals (Third Edition)”

Adding Bisphenol A, PFAS and Other Substances Under Regulation

Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

27 February 2026

China

On December 29, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) released the List of Priority Controlled Chemicals (Third Edition). The list contains 23 chemicals, including carcinogenic substances such as …

South Korea to mandate noise rating labels for replacement tires on in-use vehicles

Product Designs Automobiles

27 February 2026

South Korea

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) of South Korea has announced that it will expand the scope of the Tire Noise Declaration and Rating Labeling System to include …

Taiwan’s MoEA Announces Amendments to Inspection Regulations for Electric Handheld Tools Subject to Taiwan RoHS

RoHS Product Designs

26 February 2026

*Taiwan

On December 19, 2025, Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced amendments to the Inspection Regulations for Mandatory Inspection of Electric Handheld …

Malaysia Amends Permissible 2 more Chemicals in Cosmetics under ASEAN Cosmetic Directive

Chemical Substances (Products) Cosmetics

26 February 2026

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 Releases Draft Administrative Order Regulating Food Contact Materials

Draft Packaging Plastics Food Contact Materials

25 February 2026

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 …

China Issues the Detailed Administration Rules for the Green Electricity Certificate (GEC)

Clarifying GEC Trading Requirements

Circular Economy Energy Environmental Management

25 February 2026

China

On November 28, 2025, China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) issued the Detailed Rules for the Administration of Green Electricity Certificate (GEC) Management for Renewable Energy (Trial). The rules took effect …

Vietnam Issues Decree Detailing Safety Management Requirements under the Law on Chemicals

Chemical Substances (Factory) Occupational Safety and Health

25 February 2026

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 Amends Implementing Guidelines on Registration and Compliance for Fuel Economy Labeling Regulations

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Automobiles

24 February 2026

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.”

Taiwan’s MOEA Promulgates Amended “Water Conservation Label Management Regulations”

Expanding Scope of Series Products

Product Designs Household Appliances

24 February 2026

*Taiwan

On December 24, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) promulgated the amended Water Conservation Label Management Regulations. According to Article 3 of the regulations, corporations, organizations, and individuals that …

ACMF Voluntary Carbon Market Development Plan 2026 – 2030

Climate Change

24 February 2026

Asia All

The ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF) announced its “ACMF 2026-2030 Action Plan” for the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) on November 6, 2025. This plan positions the initiative as a key …

China Issues the “Measures for the Administration of Green Product Certification and Labeling”

Shifting from Single-Label Management to Comprehensive Certification Oversight

Product Designs Batteries Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments Paint Plastics Textiles

23 February 2026

China

On December 18, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), together with nine other central government agencies including the National Development and Reform Commission, issued the Measures for the …

India Launches EPR Portal for ELV Rules alongside Standard Operating Procedures for Registration

EPR Wastes (Products) Automobiles

23 February 2026

India

On January 15, 2026, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India established the long awaited EPR portal for the implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for end-of-life vehicles …

Thailand Issues Notification on the Educational Use of Hazardous Substances under the Food and Drug Administration

Chemical Substances (Products)

23 February 2026

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 …

India Adds 208 more Obligated Entities Subject to GHG Intensity Reductions

Climate Change Greenhouse gas(GHG)

20 February 2026

India

On January 13, 2026, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) published the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Targets (Amendment) Rules, 2025 under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) …

Philippine SEC Starts Mandatory Reporting on Sustainability

ESG Other Law/Regulations

20 February 2026

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 …

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