ESG / Sustainability

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Commence Work to Develop New Carbon Registry

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

The partnership will explore the development of a state-level Sarawak Carbon Registry, aiming to establish a robust, transparent framework for listing and tracking carbon credits.

ESG / Sustainability

Singapore to Standardise Tracking of Emissions from Cloud and Data Centres

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

New tools will help companies quantify and report emissions from cloud and data infrastructure, underscoring Singapore’s focus on credible, data-driven climate action.

ESG / Sustainability

India to Launch Carbon Market Portal as Part of Net-Zero Strategy

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

The centralised carbon trading platform, set to launch in January 2026, aims to enhance transparency, monitor emissions, and support India’s net-zero targets.

Sanctions

Australia Proposes New Sanctions Framework for Afghanistan

By Editors | 09/10/2025

The proposed autonomous regime targets the Taliban for human rights abuses and would impose asset freezes and travel bans on designated individuals and entities.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Launches 'SX Brands 2026' Initiative to Boost Corporate Value

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

The initiative from METI and the TSE aims to highlight firms excelling at long-term sustainable growth.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Mandates Industrial Accident Disclosures, Tightens ESG Rules

By Editors | 07/10/2025

New rules will require listed firms to report major accidents and ensure ESG raters factor them into evaluations to manage financial risks.

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Proposes New Framework on Lending to Related Parties

By Mark Johnston | 07/10/2025

The draft directions introduce a scale-based approach for board approvals and expands the definition of related parties.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Unveils 'Quick Win' Reforms to Revitalise Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

Regulators will streamline IPO rules, fast-track a new savings scheme, and boost enforcement to combat underperformance and attract foreign investment.

ESG / Sustainability

UN-Backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance to Cease Operations

By Editors | 06/10/2025

The NZBA will cease operations after political pressure prompted the withdrawal of most major global banks, shifting its model to a voluntary framework.