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Responses to the Oil Crisis in ASEAN & the EU

Aseancham Editor — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:20:10 +0000

Oil prices has had significant impact on ASEAN economies since the onset of the US/Isreal - Iran war that resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Here, ASEANcham provides a brief overview on how each ASEAN Member States cope with this development.

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ASEAN’s Boon or Bane? The Industrial Accelerator Act, EU’s answer to invigorating its economy.

Aseancham Editor — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:57:23 +0000

Amidst political and economic pressure from both Europe's eastern and western flanks, the European Union is working to maintain its lead in green innovation and secure its industrial capacity. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)—often associated with "Made-in-Europe" objectives—seeks to address these challenges.

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ASEANcham-EU’s welcomes our newest member, Nishimura & Asahi

Aseancham Editor — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:13:54 +0000

Nishimura & Asahi is an international law firm headquartered in Japan, with over 900 legal professionals* across 26 jurisdictions worldwide. One of their firm’s key missions is bridging Europe and ASEAN.

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Commission drafts delegated regulation on RED III in response to WTO ruling

Aseancham Editor — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:14:00 +0000

Following WTO rulings on EU's certification process on low risk of indirect land-use change, the Commission has released its latest revision of the Renewable Energy Directive III.

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ASEANcham-EU’s welcomes our newest member, New Lachaussée

Aseancham Editor — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:01:01 +0000

Lachaussée Group is a European leader in the design, manufacture, and integration of advanced technologies for the defense and security sector, with a strong focus on ammunition systems, weapon integration, and lifecycle support. In parallel, Lachaussée has developed the full set of machinery for the production of detonators for mining or civil construction applications.

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ASEANcham-EU’s Closing off the year 2025 edition Newsletter

Aseancham Editor — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:43:48 +0000

Dear Members, Partners, and Friends,

As we round up 2025, let me first express my gratitude for making this year a memorable one for ASEANCham-EU, with several milestone achievements. The Chamber has gained new members, brought together new partners, and reaffirmed our relationships and ties with the business and diplomatic communities in Brussels and Europe.

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EU Proposes Further Adjustments for CBAM (Again)

Aseancham Editor — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:06:00 +0000

The Commission has announced the outcomes of its review and proposed further changes to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) before it becomes fully implementable on 1 January. The key updates and simplifications on its calculation will shape the compliance...

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US Ambassador denounces EU’s CSDDD in Financial Times op-ed

Aseancham Editor — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:07:00 +0000

Following the backlash from businesses on the impact of overly onerous legislation under the European Green Deal, combined with a climate change-skeptical US administration, the EU has found itself under increasing pressure to rollback or suspend certain legislation, one of which under direct target by US companies being the Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive.

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Another one-year postponement for EUDR is under consideration. [Updated]

Aseancham Editor — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:53:13 +0000

Citing technical difficulties, the European Commission is considering extending the implementation of EUDR by another year to December 2026.

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Europe and the Indo-Pacific: Shaping a Shared Future

Aseancham Editor — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:12:06 +0000

At the fourth EU–Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, Europe and the Indo-Pacific reaffirmed a shared drive to shape a more secure, connected, and sustainable future, anchored in deeper EU–ASEAN cooperation and concrete priorities in energy, digital connectivity, and maritime stability.

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