ESG: the new passport for Vietnam manufacturers

ESG: the new passport for Vietnam manufacturers

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector is entering a decisive phase. Sustainability is no longer a voluntary initiative but a core requirement for global competitiveness. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards have become the new passport for manufacturers...
UK NGO Calls for Ban on Plastic Produce Packaging

UK NGO Calls for Ban on Plastic Produce Packaging

The debate over plastic waste in the UK has taken a sharp turn as the Waste and Resources Action Program (WRAP), a leading environmental NGO closely aligned with the Labour Party, calls for a government ban on plastic packaging for 21 common fruits and vegetables....
Malaysia to Tighten Plastic Scrap Import Rules from July 1

Malaysia to Tighten Plastic Scrap Import Rules from July 1

Malaysia is taking a tougher stance on plastic waste. Beginning July 1, 2025, the country will prohibit imports of plastic scrap unless they are officially approved under new government regulations. The move aligns Malaysia with the Basel Convention and its 2019...