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Philippine House of Representatives
Philippine Congress committee passes landmark bill to drive national decarbonisation, economic growth
The House Committee on Climate Change, under the leadership of Congressman Edgar Chatto, has approved a groundbreaking bill that will set the Philippines on a clear path toward a low-carbon …
alaysia’s climate change bill was in the spotlight at the Unlocking capital for sustainability summit hosted at Securities …
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ADB raises developing Asia and the Pacific’s economic growth forecast for 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has slightly raised its economic growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific …
Volvo Construction Equipment Asia
Indonesia’s new capital city Nusantara can pioneer sustainable and clean urban construction in Southeast Asia
Indonesia can contribute towards its sustainability ambitions for its new capital city from the outset by utilising emissions-free …
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24 June 2024
18 June 2024
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
UN secretary-general and global leaders mark 60 years of UNCTAD, urging for an equitable economy
26 May 2024
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
29 April 2024
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Countries resolve to leverage innovation, promote digital inclusion for those furthest behind
11 April 2024
Asian Development Bank
ADB forecasts developing Asia’s economy to grow 4.9 per cent in 2024
8 April 2024
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
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 March 2024
United Nations Development Programme
Rich countries attain record human development, but half of the poorest have gone backwards: UNDP
8 January 2024
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
US$200 million ADB loan to help prepare climate-resilient Philippine infrastructure projects
18 December 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Developing Asia’s 2023 growth outlook upgraded to 4.9 per cent: ADB
4 December 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 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
10 October 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
US$300 million ADB loan to boost Philippines' financial inclusion goals
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