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Transforming Thailand’s Industrial Landscape: From Eco-Towns to the SDGs I.E. Paradigm

20 January 2026

Thailand

The Evolution of Sustainable Industry and the ESG Imperative The management of industrial land in Thailand has reached a defining moment, shifting from traditional productivity models to a holistic sustainability …

China submitted the second draft Ecological and Environmental Code to the Standing Committee of the congress

VOC Draft Environmental Basic Law Water Air

13 January 2026

China

An article recently published on China’s national congress’s website and other platforms reports that a second draft of pollution control provisions and penal provisions in the draft Ecological and Environmental …

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The Fate of Critical Environmental and Social Regulations Following Thai Parliamentary Dissolution

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23 December 2025

Thailand

On December 12th, 2025 (B.E. 2568), the Royal Decree dissolving the Thailand House of Representatives, with Mr. Charnvirakul countersigning, was published on the Royal Gazette website. This dissolution effectively halts …

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Thailand, Procedure for Enforcing Environmental Regulations

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16 December 2025

Thailand

Environmental regulation in Thailand is primarily governed by the Enhancement and Conservation of National Environmental Quality Act B.E. 2535 (NEQA 1992). This comprehensive legal framework aims to control pollution through …

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Navigating the Perilous Path: A Case Study in Industrial Compliance and Its Critical Importance in Thailand

Environmental Basic Law

17 September 2025

Thailand

Thailand, a rapidly developing industrial hub, places strong emphasis on robust regulatory frameworks to ensure both product quality and environmental responsibility within its industrial zones. At the heart of this …

What Corporate Responsibilities Are Defined in the Draft Ecological and Environmental Code of China?

The View of the Vice President of the Chinese Law Society

Draft Environmental Basic Law

16 September 2025

China

On July 29, 2025, China’s National People’s Congress published on its website an article from state-owned newspaper Legal Daily that explains corporate responsibility in the draft Ecological and Environmental Code …

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Report on the Compilation of China’s Ecological and Environmental Law Code

Environmental Basic Law

9 September 2025

China

In April 2025, the “Draft Ecological and Environmental Law Code of the People’s Republic of China” was submitted to the 15th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National …

China Releases Draft of Ecological and Environmental Protection Code, Aims to Consolidate Dozens of Existing Laws

Draft Environmental Basic Law

10 June 2025

China

On April 27, 2025, China’s National People’s Congress released a draft of the Ecological and Environmental Protection Code on its official website and began soliciting public feedback. The consultation period …

Vietnam Issues Standards on Environmental Safety Distances Between Waste Disposal Facilities and Residential Areas

Environmental Basic Law Wastes (Factory)

26 May 2025

Vietnam

On February 12, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) issued Circular No. 02/2025/TT-BTNMT, establishing the technical standard QCVN 01:2025/BTNMT on National technical regulation on environmental safety distance …

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China, Green Development and Harmony between Humanity and Nature

The Outcome Report of The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

Environmental Basic Law

19 December 2022

China

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China convened on October 16, 2022, and lit the way towards a new era of ecological civilization. The report delivered to …

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Improving China’s Pollutant Discharge Permit System: New Policy Movements

Environmental Basic Law

12 November 2022

China

The Pollutant Discharge Permit System is how the Ministry of Ecology and Environment in China monitors and enforces legal restrictions on polluting entities and polluting behaviors.While it boasts a major …

Vietnam enacts governmental decree specifying various penalties in the field of environmental protection

Environmental Basic Law

27 July 2022

Vietnam

The Governmental Decree No. 45/2022/ND-CP on Administrative Penalties in the Field of Environmental Protection was enacted on July 7, 2022 in Vietnam. This Decree establishes rules for administrative violations, forms …

India proposes amendments to environment regulations to decriminalize violations, to scrap provisions of imprisonment

Draft Environmental Basic Law Water Air Environmental Management

20 July 2022

India

India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) proposes to make amendments to various environmental regulations aiming to decriminalize violations and replacing provisions of imprisonment with financial penalties in …

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China further strengthens environmental monitoring system

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8 July 2022

China

China is currently the world’s largest vehicle consuming market, and the amount of the production and sales and possessing of vehicles have long maintained the top position in the world. …

Korea publishes Enforcement Decree of Carbon Neutrality Act

Climate Change Environmental Basic Law

13 May 2022

South Korea

On March 22, 2022, the Ministry of Environment of South Korea finalized the Enforcement Decree (Presidential Decree No. 32557) of the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth to …

Japan cabinet approves partial revision of PRTR Act

Environmental Basic Law Regulations for Factory Chemical Substances (Factory)

26 October 2021

Japan

On October 15, 2021, the Ministry of the Environment noticed that the Cabinet approved “Cabinet Order for Partial Revision of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on Confirmation, etc. …

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South Korea, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations

Environmental Basic Law

31 August 2021

South Korea

The following is a list of representative organizations that are in charge of environmental regulations in South Korea. Ministry of Environment National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) National Institute of …

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Overview of Japanese legal system

What are laws, cabinet orders, ministerial orders, public notifications, and circular notices? How they differ and relate?

Environmental Basic Law

11 August 2021

Japan

What are laws, cabinet orders, ministerial orders, public notifications, and circular notices? How they differ and relate? For many people, even for Japanese people, it will probably be difficult to …

Vietnam amends penalty rules over environmental violations

New decree issued to amend and supplement the Decree No. 155/2016/ND-CP on administrative penalties in the field of environmental protection

Environmental Basic Law Regulations for Factory

7 August 2021

Vietnam

NOTE: New penalty rules in the Field of Environmental Protection was enacted on July 7, 2022 in Vietnam. Vietnam enacts governmental decree specifying various penalties in the field of environmental …

Singapore’s draft amendment to Environmental Protection and Management Act

Adds part on GHG control

Draft Climate Change Environmental Basic Law

6 August 2021

Singapore

On August 2, 2021, the Environmental Protection and Management (Amendment) Bill was introduced in Parliament of Singapore. This Amendment Bill mainly amends several sections of the Environmental Protection and Management …

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Indonesia, General overview of Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021 on Environmental Protection and Management

Environmental Basic Law Regulations for Products Regulations for Factory Other Law/Regulations

30 July 2021

Indonesia

Government Regulation No. 22 of 2021 on Environmental Protection and Management: General overview Overview of Environmental Approval Mechanism Summary of Chapter 7 of the Govenrmental Regulation No. 22 of 2021: …

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Overview of Environmental Approval Mechanism under the Govenrmental Regulation No. 22 of 2021

Environmental Basic Law Regulations for Products Regulations for Factory Other Law/Regulations

30 July 2021

Indonesia

The most significant change made by the enactment of the Law No. 11 of 2020 is the simplification of the process to give permits to business entities. The Law has …

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Indonesia, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations

Environmental Basic Law Regulations for Products Regulations for Factory Other Law/Regulations

30 July 2021

Indonesia

Ministry of Environment and Forest Ministry of Industry Ministry of Trade Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry of Manpower Ministry of Environment and Forest The Ministry of Environment and …

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Thailand, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations

Environmental Basic Law Regulations for Products Regulations for Factory Other Law/Regulations

30 July 2021

Thailand

Ministry of Industry, MoI Department of Industrial Works, DIW Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand, IEAT Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, MNRE Pollution Control Department, PCD Office of Natural Resources …

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China, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations

Environmental Basic Law

7 July 2021

China

The following is a list of representative organizations that are in charge of environmental regulations in China. Ministry of Ecology and Environment: MEE Solid Waste and Chemicals Management Center: SCC …

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Vietnam, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations

Environmental Basic Law

25 June 2021

Vietnam

The following is a list of representative organizations that are in charge of environmental regulations in India. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Ministry of Industry and Trade Ministry of …

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India, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations

Environmental Basic Law

25 June 2021

India

The following is a list of representative organizations that are in charge of environmental regulations in India. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, MoEFCC Central Pollution Control Board, CPCB …

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Japan, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations

Environmental Basic Law

25 June 2021

Japan

The following is a list of representative organizations that are in charge of environmental regulations in Japan. Cabinet Ministry of the Environment, MOE Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, METI …

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Japan, EHS laws & regulations framework

Environmental Basic Law

21 June 2021

Japan

MOE of Japan releases Annual Report on the Environment, the Sound Material-Cycle Society and Biodiversity for 2021

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16 June 2021

Japan

On June 8, 2021, the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) released the Annual Report on the Environment, the Sound Material-Cycle Society, and Biodiversity for 2021, with the theme of redesigning …

Japan sets goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

A partial amendment to the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures passed and promulgated

Climate Change Environmental Basic Law

16 June 2021

Japan

On May 26, 2021, a partial amendment to the Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures was enacted and promulgated on June 2, 2021. The amendment places 2050 carbon neutrality, …

Beijing, China, publishes regulations on classification of ecological environmental penalty and management

Environmental Basic Law

26 May 2021

China

On April 19,2021, the Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau released “Regulations on classification of ecological environmental penalty and management of publicity period in Beijing (2021 Edition)” (hereinafter referred as …

Vietnam develops implementation schedule of new Law on Environmental Protection

Environmental Basic Law

24 May 2021

Vietnam

On March 12, 2021, the Prime Minister of Vietnam promulgated the Prime Minister’s Decision 343/QD-TTg on the Implementation Plan of Law No. 72/2020/QH14 on Environmental Protection. This plan mainly indicates …

Jiangxi, China issues measures for vehicle recycling, dismantling company qualification

Circular Economy Environmental Basic Law

23 March 2021

China

The Department of Commerce of Jiangxi Province, China on February 1, 2021 issued the Measures of Jiangxi Province on the Qualification of Scrap Vehicle Recycling and Dismantling Companies (the “Measures”) …

State Council of China releases Regulations on Administration of Pollutant Discharge Permits

Environmental Basic Law Regulations for Factory Wastes (Factory)

9 February 2021

China

On January 29, 2021, the State Council of China released “Regulations on the Administration of Pollutant Discharge Permits”, and the regulation will come into force on March 1, 2021. “Regulations …

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Indonesia, EHS laws & regulations framework

Environmental Basic Law

29 January 2021

Indonesia

The Republic of Indonesia is a country in the south part of the Southeast Asia comprising over 17,000 islands and stretching over 5,000 km from the East to West. With …

Brief Report: Law on Environmental Protection 2020 of Vietnam (3)

Measurements against climate change and ozone depletion

Climate Change Ozone Depletion Environmental Basic Law Chemical Substances (Products) Greenhouse gas(GHG) Household Appliances

22 January 2021

Vietnam

On November 17, 2020, the National Assembly of Vietnam enacted the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 (72/2020/QH14). This law thoroughly amends the Law on Environmental Protection 2014 and sets out …

Brief Report: Law on Environmental Protection 2020 of Vietnam (4)

Hazardous waste management and environmental audit

Environmental Basic Law Wastes (Factory)

20 January 2021

Vietnam

Brief Report: Law on Environmental Protection 2020 of Vietnam (5)

Household waste control rules

Environmental Basic Law Wastes (Factory)

20 January 2021

Vietnam

China issues Law to protect Yangtze River

Environmental Basic Law Regulations for Factory Water

19 January 2021

China

The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress on December 26, 2020 approved the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of the Yangtze River (the “Law”) …

Brief report: the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 of Vietnam (2)

Recycling of discarded products and packaging materials based on EPR

Environmental Basic Law Wastes (Products) Packaging EEE Plastics

18 January 2021

Vietnam

On November 17, 2020, the National Assembly of Vietnam enacted the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 (72/2020/QH14). Article 54, 55 and 73 of the law stipulate requirements for the collection, …

Brief report: the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 of Vietnam (1)

Rules responding to Stockholm Convention on POPs

Environmental Basic Law Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory)

18 January 2021

Vietnam

On November 17, 2020, the National Assembly of Vietnam enacted the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 (72/2020/QH14). Article 69 of the law stipulates requirements for environmental protection in the management …

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Taiwan, EHS laws & regulations framework

Environmental Basic Law

7 December 2020

*Taiwan

Overview, Environmental Standards To build a “with blue sky and green space, green hills and clean water, all the people protect environment, healthy and sustainable” living environment. Protecting environmental …

Thailand MoPH announced a regulation to control toxic and hazardous waste generated from households

Environmental Basic Law Other Law/Regulations

7 November 2020

Thailand

The Ministry of Public Health of Thailand announced “Ministerial Regulation regarding Management of Toxic and Hazardous Waste from Communities B.E. 2563 (2020)” in the Royal Gazette on 22 October 2020 …

Indonesia partially amends Environmental Protection and Management Law

Penalties, B3 waste, AMDAL(EIA), etc.

Environmental Basic Law Wastes (Factory) Environmental Management

2 November 2020

Indonesia

On November 2, 2020, the “Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation” was promulgated in Indonesia and came into effect on the same day. This law is a massive …

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Draft to replace Law on Environmental Protection of 2014 (55/2014/QH13) in Vietnam

Environmental Basic Law

8 October 2020

Vietnam

*On November 17, 2020, the National Assembly of Vietnam enacted the Law on Environmental Protection 2020 (72/2020/QH14). The law consists of many regulations, including climate change, ozone depleting substances, POPs, …

Bill to fully amend Law on Environmental Protection of 2014 in Vietnam

Major changes expected in waste management

Environmental Basic Law Wastes (Products) Product Designs Packaging Wastes (Factory) Water Air Soil Greenhouse gas(GHG) Others (Factory) Automobiles EEE

13 December 2019

Vietnam

On December 13, 2019, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam published a new bill to fully amend the Environmental Protection Law of 2014 and opened the call …

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