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[Column] A thorough comparison of EV policies, subsidies, and charging infrastructure in five major Southeast Asian countries — Where Japanese companies are likely to invest
✅ Roughly speaking 🇹🇭 Thailand has imposed a purchase subsidy of up to 100,000 baht on the EV 3.5 package (2024–2027) under its "30@30" policy, and a domestic production of two (2026) 〜 three (2027) units per imported car It is considered to be the most structured manufacturing attraction strategy in Southeast Asia... -
[Column Writing] 【ESG Strategies for Business 】Part 33: Current Location of Malaysia's Decarbonization Policy— NETR and National Emissions Trading Policy, Latest Review of the CCUS Act
The Malaysian edition of the Current Affairs Bulletin (published June 24, 2026) includes a contribution by Representative Mitsuru Misawa entitled "【ESG Strategies for Business 】33rd Malaysian Decarbonization Policy Current Location— NETR and National Emissions Trading Policy, Latest Review of the CCUS Act." The previous (32nd) presentation was in the area of governance (G)... -
[Column] BESS is not a "battery sales business" but a "designing the value of electricity" – Next point from Southeast Asia
✅ Roughly speaking, 🔋 BESS (Battery Energy Storage System, Battery Storage System) is not just a facility or technology, but can be considered a "business design" topic that includes system operations, electricity markets, PPAs, aggregation, finance, guarantees, and even recycling. ⚡ Electricity in Southeast Asia... -
【Notice 】 Report on the appointment of alternate audit committee member and director of Mitsuuroko Group Holdings Co., Ltd
Representative Mitsuru Misawa has been appointed as a substitute auditor and director of Mitsuuroko Group Holdings Co., Ltd. Leveraging our experience and expertise in the energy and environmental fields, we will contribute to strengthening the company's governance and sustainably improving its corporate value. -
[Column] AI boom will drive up electricity prices in Malaysia: The practical application of the "green electricity battle" that began behind the surge in data centers
✅ Roughly speaking 🏭 As megatech companies evade Singapore's regulations flood Johor and the Klang Valley, Malaysia's data center (DC) electricity demand is predicted to grow to over 5 GW in 2035 ⚡ National power company TNB is making huge investments in the grid, but AI... -
[Column] [ESG Strategy Useful for Business] Vol. 32 Anti-Bribery and Corruption Measures in Malaysia—Strengthening MACC and Compliance Practices for Japanese Companies
The May 27, 2026 issue of Jiji Sokuhou Malaysia Edition features a contribution by our representative, Mitsuru Misawa, titled "[ESG Strategy Useful for Business] Vol. 32: Anti-Bribery and Corruption Measures in Malaysia—Strengthening MACC and Compliance Practices for Japanese Companies." This article, along with the previous one, will cover governance... -
【Announcement 】 Announcement of appointment as Coordinator of JETRO Kuala Lumpur Platform
Mitsuru Misawa, Representative of JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), has been appointed Platform Coordinator (Industry Sector) for the Kuala Lumpur Platform, which provides local support for the overseas expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises. Utilizing his expertise in the energy and environment fields, he is heading to Malaysia... -
Selected as a finalist in two categories at the ALB Japan Law Awards 2026
Borderless Management Law Firm, an affiliate of our corporation, was selected as a finalist in the ALB Japan Law Awards 2026, one of the prestigious awards in the legal profession, in the following two categories: Rising Law Firm of the YearTransactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year▼Actual No... -
[Column Writing] 【ESG Strategies for Business】 Part 31: Malaysia's ESG Disclosure Mandate
The Malaysian edition of the Current Affairs Bulletin (published April 22, 2026) featured a contribution from Representative Mitsuru Misawa entitled "【ESG Strategies Useful for Business】 Part 31: Malaysia's ESG Disclosure Mandate." This article and the previous one will cover governance-related issues twice. This time, to Malaysia... -
[Column Introduction] 【Representative Blog】 Three Golden Rules to Follow When Entering the System Battery Business
Misawa, the representative of our agency, published an article on his blog outlining the practical considerations when entering the grid battery business. While an increasing number of companies are considering entering the grid battery business, taking advantage of their experience in the solar power generation business, the way the business is structured is significantly different from that of solar power...
