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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN forum catalyses collective action to make feminist finance a reality for Asia and the Pacific
The second edition of the groundbreaking Feminist Finance Forum, organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), closed today in Bangkok with participants …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Countries resolve to leverage innovation, promote digital inclusion for those furthest behind
Governments from across Asia and the Pacific agreed today to harness technological advancements and digital innovation for sustainable …
Asian Development Bank
ADB forecasts developing Asia’s economy to grow 4.9 per cent in 2024
Developing economies in Asia and the Pacific are forecast to expand by 4.9 per cent on average this …
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Costs on the rise and volatile, but trade facilitation could mitigate challenges ahead
Despite high implementation rates in various trade facilitation reforms in the region, progress in paperless trade has been …
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1 April 2024
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
The future of global trade: UNCTAD announces first-ever Global Supply Chain Forum
18 Maret 2024
United Nations Development Programme
Rich countries attain record human development, but half of the poorest have gone backwards: UNDP
8 Januari 2024
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
US$200 million ADB loan to help prepare climate-resilient Philippine infrastructure projects
18 Desember 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Developing Asia’s 2023 growth outlook upgraded to 4.9 per cent: ADB
4 Desember 2023
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Leading executives meeting at UN forum point the way towards green, sustainable businesses in Asia and the Pacific
16 Oktober 2023
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN forum opens with a resounding call to accelerate SDG action in South Asia
10 Oktober 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
US$300 million ADB loan to boost Philippines' financial inclusion goals
2 Oktober 2023
12 September 2023
Asian Development Bank
Higher rates remain a risk for emerging East Asia borrowers
5 September 2023
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Asean pushes for inclusive business models for sustainable growth
15 Agustus 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ADB forecasts continued pandemic recovery for Pacific economies in 2023, 2024
24 Juli 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ADB maintains growth forecast for Asia and the Pacific
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