Sustainability & ESG

Structural Regulation

Taiwan Amends Financial Reporting Rules to Align with Global Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

The FSC will require new income statement categories and force firms to explain custom performance metrics like EBITDA in notes.

Sustainable Finance

Malaysia Set to Issue Consultation on National Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

Regulators will seek feedback on a national green taxonomy while a climate finance lab advances projects needing over MYR 4 billion.

Reporting & Disclosures

WFE Sets Out Blueprint for Effective Sustainability Taxonomies

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/02/2026

The WFE proposes science-based, flexible, and interoperable frameworks that guide sustainable investment, support economic transition, and prevent greenwashing.

Structural Regulation

Vietnam Launches Corporate Governance Code Aligned with G20/OECD Standards

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2026

The principles-based framework introduces a 'comply or explain' approach and deepens ESG integration to attract foreign investment.

Reporting & Disclosures

IPSASB Issues First Global Climate Reporting Standard for Public Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

The new standard, aligned with the ISSB's IFRS S2, aims to boost transparency on climate-related fiscal risks in public finances.

Reporting & Disclosures

FSC Korea Outlines Plans for Introducing Mandatory ESG Disclosures

By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

The regulator plans a phased-in approach starting with large firms. Scope 3 emissions will be included after a grace period

Sustainable Finance

Thai SEC to Let ESG Funds Invest in High-Scoring JUMP+ Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

New SEC rules will allow ESG funds to invest in companies under the SET’s JUMP+ programme that have high levels of corporate governance, expanding sustainable investment options.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Sets Governance and Transparency Standards for Gold Industry

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

The Principles are designed to raise standards and build investor confidence as the country seeks to attract international gold traders and refiners.

Sustainable Finance

Vietnam and ADB Launch $2m Initiative to Boost Green Banking Capacity

By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

The collaborative project aims to strengthen green banking practices, develop green taxonomy frameworks, and help the sector manage climate risks.