What key changes did Vietnam introduce in its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework as of the week ended 22 May?

Vietnam introduced defined recycling targets, reporting requirements, and compliance mechanisms as part of a structural step forward for its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.

Why did oil prices rise in early trade on Friday, 22 May, according to the ICIS report?

Oil prices rose due to uncertainty over a breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks, with the two countries remaining at odds over Tehran’s uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz.

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ICIS Asia reports on Vietnam’s new EPR framework for recycled plastics, rising oil prices amid US-Iran tensions, and fluctuating demand for petrochemicals like toluene and butadiene across the region.

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