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• [New] Malaysia will downplay divergences and maritime disputes in the SCS, as an arms race would negate efforts for inclusivity and sustainability. Eurasia Review
• All ASEAN countries, except Indonesia and the Philippines, aim to reach net zero or carbon neutrality by 2050. Renewable Watch
• While sustainability and inclusion remain challenges, emerging markets like Pakistan could benefit from new competitive formats, local investment, and structured growth pathways. LinkedIn
• Another proposed ADB facility of US$ 30 billion through 2030, focused on sustainability, digital transformation and resilience to implement the Asean Community Vision 2045, further broadens the available toolkit. Council on Economic Policies
• The Asean Catalytic Green Finance Facility under the Asean Infrastructure Fund has built a lending pipeline of 30 regional projects worth US$ 19.4 billion for 2026 to 2028. Council on Economic Policies
• Optimism in emerging markets continues to increase, with net zero emissions now expected five years earlier relative to the 2025 forecast, in Indonesia, India, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Brazil. IPE
• More broadly, optimism in emerging markets - responsible for the majority of global annual emissions - continues to increase, with net zero emissions now expected 5 years earlier, relative to the 2025 forecast, in Indonesia, India, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Brazil. PRI
• Malaysia has incorporated Extended Producer Responsibility into its Plastic Sustainability Roadmap (2012-2030) and Circular Economy Blueprint for Solid Waste (2025-2035). Key Packaging Policies and Regulations to Watch in 2025
• The use of hydrogen energy is important as it will help Malaysia to transition to cleaner energy and meet its commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Sabah Publishing House Sdn Bhd
• By transforming GHG emissions into valuable investments, CCUS will enable Malaysia to achieve its net zero GHG emissions target by 2050. MIDA | Malaysian Investment Development Authority
• Hard seltzer trends in 2026 will include functional fortification with vitamins and adaptogens, premiumization, natural production, sustainability, CBD-infused options, and flavours designed to appeal to emerging markets in Asia and Latin America. TiPs
• Under the theme of Inclusivity and Sustainability, Malaysia will guide ASEAN through a series of important regional challenges in 2025, including ongoing disputes in the South China Sea and the humanitarian crisis caused by Myanmar's civil war. Caliber.az
• Emerging markets will need $94.8 trillion in transition finance to meet net zero goals by 2060. The Washington Post
• Asean governments promote public awareness of climate risks and develop comprehensive climate risk management strategies and policies. The Phnom Penh Post

Last updated: 24 June 2026