China
On July 25, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission issued measures on energy conservation review and carbon emissions assessment of facility construction projects. These came into effect Sept. 1, …
Vietnam
On August 26, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Prime Minister Decision No. 1837/QD-TTg, titled “Implementation Plan for the 2025 Law on Chemicals” (hereinafter, “the Decision”). The Decision outlines the …
*Taiwan
On Aug. 8, 2025, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor announced the promulgation of the revised “Regulation on the Registration and Management of New Chemical Substances.” Under Taiwan’s chemical substance registration system, …
South Korea
On July 30, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issued a preliminary legislative notice proposing partial amendments to the Presidential Decree and Enforcement Rules of the Waste …
Vietnam
On June 17, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) of Vietnam promulgated “Circular No. 08/2025/TT-BNNMT on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BTNMT …
China implements catalog-based management for hazardous chemicals. The “Catalog of Hazardous Chemicals (2015 Edition)” clearly defines hazardous chemicals as highly toxic chemicals and other substances with properties such as toxicity, …
Indonesia
On June 5, 2025, Indonesia promulgated and enacted the Government Regulation No. 27 of 2025 concerning the Protection and Management of Mangrove Ecosystems. This regulation primarily outlines government policies for …
Indonesia
On June 5, 2025, Indonesia promulgated and enacted the Government Regulation No. 26 of 2025 concerning Environmental Protection Management Plans. Under this regulation, the Minister of Environment is required to …
Vietnam
On June 9, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions …
Vietnam
On June 9, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions …
Vietnam
On June 9, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated “Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions …
Thailand
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Thailand published the “Notification of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Projects, Undertakings, or Operations Required to Provide an Environmental Impact …
*Taiwan
On June 30, the Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan released the draft of “Phase III Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Action Plan for the Manufacturing Sector” and announced that the …
Vietnam
On June 18, 2025, Vietnam promulgated Law No. 77/2025/QH15, amending and supplementing several provisions of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy (Law No. 50/2010/QH12). This amendment (hereinafter …
Philippines
On June 4, 2025, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines issued “Administrative Order No. 2025-24: Guidelines on the Designation of Waterbodies as Non-Attainment Areas (NAAs) …
South Korea
On July 8, 2025, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) of South Korea announced a draft revision to the Notice on the Designation of Toxic Substances. This revision is …
Indonesia
On May 21, 2025, Indonesia promulgated Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 4 of 2025 concerning Boiler Operators. The regulation took effect immediately upon promulgation, thereby repealing Minister of Manpower Regulation …
Almost two years ago, it was reported that Thailand had been developing a new mechanism to control air pollution: the Clean Air Act. This is an integration of five draft …
Bangkok Implements Mandatory Waste Separation Measures: #SeparateWasteReduceFees for a Better Bangkok As one of the world’s most densely populated and frequently visited cities, Bangkok is a significant contributor to domestic …
China
On June 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management announced that two chemical substances—4-piperidone and 1-BOC-4-piperidone—will be added to the country’s list of controlled precursor chemicals. The regulation will take …
South Korea
On June 12, 2025, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea announced draft amendments to the Water Environment Conservation Act and the Sewage Act. The proposed amendments aim to …
China
On June 26, 2025, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the “Implementation plan for strengthening the promotion of green and low-carbon standardization in industrial and information technology …
India
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 on July 24, 2025, effective immediately. The rules stipulated soil, ground …
China
On June 24, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) released the “2024 Report on Progress in Climate Change Response.” The report summarizes China’s efforts and achievements in addressing …
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issued a preliminary notice of draft amendments to the subordinate statutes of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act (hereinafter “EIA Act”), launching a …
Malaysia
Malaysia has published the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Act 2025 on August 1, 2025. The Act aims to promote industries related to the capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) of …
Australia
On June 25, 2025, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia released version 4.0 of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines 6 2011. The updated edition lowers the …
Vietnam
On 15th May 2025, The Government promulgates Decree 105/2025/NĐ-CP elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue. This new Decree comes into force from 01st July 2025. Part 2 focus on …
Vietnam
On 15th May 2025, The Government promulgates Decree 105/2025/NĐ-CP elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue. This new Decree comes into force from 01st July 2025. The following Decree expires …
South Korea
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea has announced a draft regulation under the Chemicals Control Act, as amended in February 2024, to newly designate xylene, styrene, and 1,3-butadiene …
India
On July 11, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of India promulgated and enforced the “Environment (Protection) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2025”. The amendment rules include an …
Vietnam
On March 25, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance released a draft governmental decree concerning the establishment of a domestic carbon exchange. This decree continues the implementation of the national plan …
Indonesia
On June 30, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade promulgated the “Ministerial Regulation No. 20 of 2025 on Import Policies and Regulations for Chemicals, Hazardous Substances and Mineral Resources”, which will …
Malaysia
On July 1, 2025, Malaysia’s state-owned electric utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs under its Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme, which supplies electricity generated …
China
On June 16, 2025, China’s General Administration of Customs issued a Notice on Matters Concerning Customs Inquiries Related to Dual-Use Item Export Control (General Administration of Customs Notice No. 123 …
India
On April 29, 2025, the National Biodiversity Authority of India notified and enforced the 2025 Biological Diversity (Access to Biological Resources and Knowledge Associated thereto and Fair and Equitable Sharing …
Japan
On June 30, 2025, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency issued Cabinet Office Notification No. 105 of 2025 to amend the Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc. (Ministry of Health and Welfare …
China
On June 23, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published the Second List of Toxic and Hazardous Water Pollutants on its official website. The list was developed in accordance …
China
On June 12, 2025, China’s Jiangsu province issues the 2025 edition of the List of Administrative Law Enforcement Items for Ecological and Environmental Protection. The list shows environmental violations with …
Singapore
On June 20, 2025, Singapore’s National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), in collaboration with the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) and …
China
On June 10, 2025, China’s National Development and Reform Commission published draft revised Energy Planning Management Measures. The commission is seeking comments on the draft through July 9, 2025. The …
Vietnam
On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …
Vietnam
On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …
Vietnam
On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …
Malaysia
The Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) has released the “Guidelines for the Importation and Inspection of Waste Plastic” in May 2025. Import of Plastic Waste had just …
Thailand
On May 22, 2025, the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) under Thailand’s Ministry of Industry promulgated the Notification of the Department of Industrial Works: B.E. 2568 (2025) Guidelines for Visual …
India
On June 23, 2025, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the second draft of the Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025 and opened a 60 …
China
On May 25, 2025, China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment published on its website Administrative Measures for Listing-based Government Oversight Against Major Environmental Violations. It came into effect immediately, replacing …
South Korea
On May 16, 2025, Assembly Member Cho Ji-yeon and 10 other lawmakers submitted a bill to partially amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act to the National Assembly of South …
Malaysia
Malaysia has introduced the “Income Tax (Deduction for Expenditure in relation to Environmental Preservation, Social and Governance) Rules 2025” on June 23, 2025. The rules seeks to provides for an …
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