Press Releases / Policy & Finance
28 October 2023
Capital Markets Malaysia
Malaysia releases Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide for SMEs in supply chains
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asian and Pacific countries at UN forum agree on measures to shape energy transition, address climate crisis
24 October 2023
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN forum underscores need for collaborative action to ensure crisis resilient urban futures
16 October 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
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Regional UN forum to spotlight future of Asian and Pacific cities
10 October 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
US$300 million ADB loan to boost Philippines' financial inclusion goals
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
UN launches ten principles for action to bridge the sustainable finance gap in Asia and the Pacific
3 October 2023
2 October 2023
27 September 2023
International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM)
AtoZero Asean 2023, powered by Gentari, to feature 100 leadership speakers and 1,000 delegates to drive net zero dialogues, partnerships
25 September 2023
23 September 2023
19 September 2023
United Nations Development Programme
UN Digital event mobilises global leadership, US$400 million to support digital public infrastructure
13 September 2023
12 September 2023
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