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Inconsistent Taxonomies Risk Slowing APAC Transition Finance: Moody's

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

New report says policy divergence may stymie capital flows to high-emitting sectors, despite strong momentum from energy security goals

Sustainable Finance

Ho Chi Minh City Targets Inward Remittances for Green, Tech Financing

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City plans to channel capital from inward remittances into green and technology financing through new financial products and investment funds.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan: Phase One of GHG Disclosures Roadmap Successfully Implemented

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2026

The regulator has confirmed the next phase of its sustainability roadmap, bringing smaller listed companies into scope for GHG inventories.

Sustainable Finance

Taiwan Carbon Exchange Signs Climate Finance MOU with CABEI

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2026

TCX and CABEI's non-binding agreement signals Taiwan's push for cross-regional carbon market connectivity as it develops a domestic emissions trading system.

Reporting & Disclosures

Korea Ruling Party Proposes Accelerated Timeline for ESG Disclosures

By Editors | 18/03/2026

Proposal aims to align with ISSB standards, making disclosures statutory and bringing forward the Scope 3 deadline by two years.

Reporting & Disclosures

Taiwan FSC Mandates IFRS Sustainability Disclosures for Insurers

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

The FSC has amended disclosure rules to require life and non-life insurers to publish board-approved sustainability information from 2026.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore Outlines Initiatives to Boost Sustainable Finance Ecosystem

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

Minister Indranee Rajah outlines a multi-pronged strategy, including workforce training, a progressive carbon tax, and major financing initiatives to tackle climate risks.

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New Zealand Finalises Sustainability Assurance and Ethics Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 13/03/2026

New Zealand's XRB is aligning with global standards, setting a permanent framework for sustainability assurance effective from December 2026.

Reporting & Disclosures

Indonesia Reports Decline in Banking Sustainability Maturity Scores

By Mark Johnston | 11/03/2026

The decline is attributed to a stricter assessment framework that expanded the evaluation criteria, but has prompted calls for additional guidelines and data infrastructure.