Insight
Vietnam Sets the Stage for Carbon Trading
Vietnam has released an approved roadmap for a domestic carbon market, in a significant step towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. A phased approach will see a pilot start in June 2025, working towards full implementation by 2029.
05 May 2025
Featured Insight
AI race heats up: What U.S. export controls mean for Asia
In its final days in January 2025, the Biden administration expanded controls on AI technology exports with the release of two interim rules. Confusion and concern ensued from impacted businesses in the US and beyond.
01 May 2025
Insight
Public-Private Partnerships in Asia - Bangladesh Guide
In Bangladesh, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are gaining momentum as a strategic tool to bridge the infrastructure gap and drive economic growth.
17 April 2025
Insight
Amid global uncertainty, Asia must keep moving forward with China
The latest round of American tariffs confirms that the global trade order is undergoing its biggest upheaval since the Second World War.
04 April 2025
Insight
Public-Private Partnerships in Asia - Hong Kong Guide
From harbour tunnels to sports stadiums and retail focused commercial complexes, the public-private partnership (PPP) is a familiar and well-practised concept in Hong Kong.
24 March 2025
Publication
Navigating Net Zero: APAC Climate Guide
In our APAC Climate Guide, experts across the region share their insights as they help clients to navigate the transition. We look at the incentives encouraging clean energy, how carbon markets are expanding, the growth of sustainable finance and the role of the private sector. We also look at focus areas in each jurisdiction, from wind power in Japan to electric vehicles in China.
05 February 2025
Insight
Navigating Net Zero: APAC Climate Guide - China
Already the world's largest producer of solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles, China is expanding to new industries and export opportunities. With its strong manufacturing base and increasing focus on R&D, China can innovate in areas like energy storage, smart grids and carbon capture technologies.
11 December 2024
Insight
Navigating Net Zero: APAC Climate Guide - Japan
In the first chapter of our Navigating Net Zero: APAC Climate Guide, we look to Japan. Our regional experts share their insights on the significant challenges and opportunities as Japan aims for a net-zero economy.
12 November 2024
Featured Insight
Blue Finance – Unlocking the Power of the Blue Economy
As the world prepares for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), a relatively overlooked area is set to increase in prominence and importance: the health and sustainable use of our oceans. Safeguarding the eco-systems of our seas will demand significant investments. It’s critical for businesses to understand the associated climate risks.
31 October 2024
Insight
Can the data centre goldrush go green? Malaysia’s Johor shows we can move fast, but more is needed
Johor sits at the southern tip of Malaysia, minutes away from neighbouring Singapore. Lesser known than the nation’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, and less developed than its most populous state of Selangor, Johor – and its capital Johor Bahru – are rapidly rising in prominence.
29 August 2024
Insight
The rise of carbon trading between governments: Can businesses benefit from Intergovernmental Carbon Credits under Article 6.2?
We talk a lot about global carbon trading markets – yet relatively little about the mechanism by which countries trade emissions reductions. That mechanism - Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) – is a strategic tool for nations to not only comply with their climate commitments but also to leverage their carbon sink resources effectively.
26 August 2024
