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A new report from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) reveals persistent trafficking of illegal timber from Cambodia and Laos into Vietnam.
Thailand and the Philippines lead vehicle demand as Southeast Asia emerges as a key growth market for Chinese EV exports.
As airlines face surging compliance costs under the UN‑backed Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), the bloc’s carbon credit opportunity hinges on strengthening Article 6 rules and institutional capacity, a report from aviation and climate finance stakeholders found.
![[2] Laos said that it will temporarily suspend imports of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles until the end of 2026.](https://eco-business.imgix.net/ebmedia/fileuploads/jean-baptiste-nore-4ds0e_VJSOY-unsplash_uohHYaF.jpg?ar=16%3A9&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=django-1.2.0&q=85&width=300)
A ban through end-2026 aims to reduce fossil fuel dependence, control EV prices and expand charging infrastructure as Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle market grows.
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