Sustainability & ESG

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Endorses New Financial Integration and Sustainability Roadmap

By Manesh Samtani | 12/04/2026

ASEAN finance chiefs have endorsed a new five-year plan for deeper financial integration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth.

Climate Risk

Vietnam Finalises Framework for International Carbon Credit Trading

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

New government decree establishes rules for cross-border carbon credit transfers, including differentiated caps and a mandatory national registry to support climate goals.

Reporting & Disclosures

Japan Finalises Roadmap for Mandatory ESG Disclosure and Assurance

By Mark Johnston | 11/04/2026

Regulators have set a phased timeline for Prime-listed firms, starting with financial years ending in March 2027, and outlined a 'profession-agnostic' framework for assurance providers.

Credit Risk

New Zealand FMA Flags Reporting Deficiencies Amid Global Uncertainty

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

FMA identified recurring weaknesses in financial reporting, particularly in climate, credit loss, and impairment disclosures.

Reporting & Disclosures

New Zealand Finalises Major Overhaul of Auditing and Assurance Standards

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/04/2026

The XRB issued new and amended standards covering sustainability assurance, fraud, going concern, and audit quality management.

Reporting & Disclosures

Singapore Sees Improved Climate Reporting Ahead of ISSB Shift

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/04/2026

A new review shows more SGX-listed firms are making TCFD disclosures, though full compliance varies ahead of mandatory ISSB adoption.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Philippines SEC to Introduce Paperless Filing for Corporate Amendments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2026

The SEC has proposed new guidelines to allow corporations to file select amendments online, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC, AASB to Provide Firms Additional Support on Climate Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/04/2026

Australian regulators will hold free, in-person workshops to help smaller and mid-size companies prepare for mandatory sustainability disclosure requirements commencing from July 2026.

Climate Risk

Singapore Forms Climate Council, Urges Resilience Amid Energy Crisis

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The new public-private body will help firms adapt to climate risks, as officials link environmental policy to energy security.