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    15% US tariff after court order

    After the court order: Trump’s tariffs reset, and APAC supply chains are back in the ...

    Public Policy Team
    February 23, 2026
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    The US tariff regime changed in form, not in intent, after the US Supreme Court ...
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    Scope 3 Challenge

    The Scope 3 Challenge: Managing Supply Chain Emissions in 2026

    Editorial Board
    February 14, 2026
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    For sustainability professionals across the Asia Pacific, the focus has shifted sharply from commitments to ...
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    EUDR Compliance

    EUDR’s extra year is really a data story

    Public Policy Team
    February 13, 2026
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    The European Union has pushed back the start of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) again. ...
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    US–Bangladesh reciprocal trade deal

    US–Bangladesh reciprocal trade deal gives apparel a targeted tariff break

    South Asia Team
    February 11, 2026
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    On 9 February 2026, Bangladesh and the United States announced a new Agreement on Reciprocal ...
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    Japan NAP 2026-2030

    Japan’s 2026–2030 NAP: why the new plan matters for responsible supply chains

    East Asia Team
    February 10, 2026
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    Japan closed its first National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights (2020–2025) with ...
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    AI and forced labour

    Can algorithms really spot forced labour, or are we just automating our blind spots?

    Public Policy Team
    February 7, 2026
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    Responsible supply chain is no longer a nice-to-have. It is becoming a compliance requirement. The ...
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    Vietnam Five Year Plan

    Vietnam’s next five-year plan is taking shape, and supply chains should pay attention

    ASEAN Team
    February 6, 2026
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    Vietnam’s new five-year socio-economic direction for 2026–2030 is now clearer than it was a few ...
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    New Zealand Modern Slavery Bill Timeline

    Timeline: New Zealand’s Modern Slavery & Worker Exploitation Legislation

    Australia & New Zealand Team
    February 5, 2026
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    New Zealand is moving towards a mandatory modern slavery reporting regime through the proposed Modern ...
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    New Zealand’s Modern Slavery Bill: what it is, how it may work, and what it ...

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    February 5, 2026
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    New Zealand is moving towards a modern slavery reporting regime through a proposed Modern Slavery ...
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    After the EU “Omnibus” on CSRD and CSDDD, should Asian businesses hold off?

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    February 5, 2026
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    The short answer is no. The EU’s Omnibus package changes timelines and narrows parts of ...
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