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22 Apr 2026
Why Asean needs to pay more attention to supply chain integrity
ASEAN’S green ambitions are rising but so are the risks that could quietly undermine them.
The region has committed to ambitious climate and sustainability goals, while attracting US$226 billion in foreign direct investment in 2024 alone. Much of this investment supports supply chain-intensive industries that position Asean as a major global production hub.
But this billion-dollar opportunity is under threat. Illicit trade continues to beset Asean’s supply chains, bringing with it a host of problems – draining government revenues, damaging the environment, fuelling organised crime and jeopardising national security.