The official transition of the European Union into the tax phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism at the start of 2026 is already sending noticeable tremors through global trade, especially at European seaports. Cargo is being held longer, customs procedures now involve additional layers of environmental verification, and uncertainty is spreading across the import…
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Plastic Waste Pollution in Tourism: A Silent Economic Burden and the Pressure for a Green Transition
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Feb
Feb
Plastic waste pollution is no longer just an environmental issue. Recent data show it is becoming a growing economic liability for Vietnam’s tourist destinations. As the tourism sector enters a new phase of rapid expansion, the downside of fast growth is becoming increasingly visible: rising waste management costs, damage to destination branding, and long-term risks…
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Feb
Feb
At the S&P Global Energy Aluminum Symposium 2026, a topic that might once have seemed highly technical became the center of a strategic debate that could reshape the North American aluminum supply chain for years to come. The focus was aluminum scrap, the impact of Section 232 tariffs, and the possibility that the United States…
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Jan
Jan
1. Overview of the 2026 Plastics Market Context As we move through 2026, the global and Vietnamese plastics industries are no longer operating under the traditional linear “Take-Make-Dispose” model. The strict enforcement of the Global Plastics Treaty and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has transformed plastic from a cheap commodity into a product heavily…
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Oct
Oct
Legislative Context and New Vision (The 2020 Law on Environmental Protection) The implementation of policies and laws on environmental protection (EP) in Vietnam has always been a major challenge, given the rapid pace of industrialization, urbanization, and the growing demand for economic development. The Law on Environmental Protection 2020, effective from January 1, 2022, was…
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Comprehensive Assessment: Mexico Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Vietnamese Steel Wire Ropes – Challenges and Opportunities for Vietnam’s Steel Industry
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Oct
Oct
Introduction On September 30, 2025, the Vietnamese steel industry, particularly steel wire rope exporters, received official notification that the Ministry of Economy of Mexico (SE) had officially initiated an anti-dumping (AD) investigation into certain steel wire rope products imported from Vietnam and Malaysia. This decision, as announced by the Vietnam Trade Remedies Authority (Ministry of…
07
Oct
Oct
Introduction: A Shockwave of Denial at the United Nations Amid global efforts to address an escalating climate crisis, President Donald Trump’s declaration that climate change is a “hoax”—made during a pivotal session of the United Nations General Assembly—triggered an immediate and potent backlash. The statement was not merely a political posture but a direct repudiation…
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Sep
Sep
India’s e-waste recycling sector has grown into a $1.56 billion industry by 2023, fueled by booming consumer demand for electronic devices and government incentives. Yet behind this impressive growth lies a “dark side” — where millions of impoverished workers labor in hazardous conditions for meager pay, operating almost entirely outside the legal system. A Vast…
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Sep
Sep
Plastic pollution has become a global crisis, threatening the environment, human health, and the economy. Over 460 million tons of plastic are produced annually, with approximately 20 million tons leaking into the environment. According to the OECD, without strong solutions, plastic waste is projected to reach 1.7 billion tons by 2060, causing cumulative damages of…
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Sep
Sep
Hungary’s MOL Group has successfully produced its first batch of chemical recycled plastic products, which have been certified with the ISCC Plus (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification). This marks a significant step in transforming post-consumer plastic waste into commercially valuable polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). Key Highlights Expert Opinion According to Péter Császár, MOL Senior…