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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Subregions as the backbone of Asia-Pacific cooperation
The Asia-Pacific region is often described as one of the most dynamic in the world, marked by rapid economic expansion, deepening trade links and accelerating digital transformation.
Themed ‘Asia’s Race Towards 2030: Powered by Innovation, Driven with Intent’, Temasek’s flagship sustainability conference will focus on …
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Development gains in reverse: High debt servicing bears disproportionate impacts on women
Rising debt servicing is estimated to cause 55 million lost jobs for women and a 17 per cent …
NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has been named to the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and the Dow …
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5 May 2026
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
New regional partnerships to drive joint environmental action in Central Asia
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asia-Pacific’s economic outlook under pressure from rising tensions and prices: report
Wilmar International Limited
Wilmar extends sustainability leadership with fifth consecutive inclusion in Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index
26 April 2026
UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund)
Acute food insecurity, malnutrition remain alarmingly high as crises deepen: report
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asia-Pacific governments endorse landmark Baku-Bangkok Declaration on advancing societies for all ages
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Middle East military escalation could cost Asia-Pacific up to US$299 billion: UNDP
23 April 2026
21 April 2026
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
From flooded to future‑ready: Why Asia‑Pacific cities must become ‘sponges’
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN policy forum opens in Bangkok with call for more inclusive societies across Asia and the Pacific
16 April 2026
UN SDG Action Awards
2026 Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards now open for applications
15 April 2026
Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC)
Global Sustainable Development Congress and Eco-Business launch joint initiative to unlock capital for Asia’s sustainable development
12 April 2026
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Military escalation threatens human, economic development gains across Iran: UNDP
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
From dialogue to delivery: The Pacific’s climate mobility moment
8 April 2026
Climate Impact Innovations Challenge (CIIC)
Climate Impact Innovations Challenge back with US$885,000 prize pool, new partner
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Escalation in the Middle East reverses more than a year of economic growth in the Arab states: UNDP
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