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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
East and South Asia maintain solid growth prospects despite heightened uncertainty: UN report
Economic prospects in East and South Asian economies are expected to remain solid despite elevated policy uncertainty, rising trade barriers, and lingering debt vulnerabilities. Growth in East Asia is projected …
Climate Finance Asia
New white paper: BASIC nation firms target competitive edge with border carbon policies
Actionable insights for global CBAM-exposed businesses, with case studies from China, Brazil, India, and South Africa charting a …
Equator Renewables Asia
Equator Renewables Asia partners CREI in multi-billion dollar project to generate and pipe clean energy from Riau Islands to Singapore
Singapore-based Equator Renewables Asia (ERA), a new venture of former Sunseap co-founder Frank Phuan, has received the backing …
SunCable Chief Operating Officer, Mitesh Patel, says that long-term cross-border energy partnerships and regional connectivity will serve as …
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27 October 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Asean Investment Forum 2025 strengthens regional momentum for inclusive, sustainable foreign direct investment
14 October 2025
World Economic Forum
Chief economists warn of weak growth as economic environment shifts
13 October 2025
Indonesia International Sustainability Forum
ISF concludes with US$17.6 billion in green investment commitments
14 August 2025
29 July 2025
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ADB lowers economic growth forecast for Asia and the Pacific
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Commodity dependence runs deep, developing countries must add value to turn the tide
18 July 2025
15 July 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
UN flags low uptake of sustainable trade facilitation measures, support for vulnerable groups
1 July 2025
30 May 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Navigating trade headwinds: Asia and the Pacific must reinforce trade resilience amid global uncertainty
12 May 2025
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Copper supply crunch threatens energy and digital transitions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
How cleaner production bolsters economic resilience in developing countries
15 April 2025
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Rethinking climate finance to work for women in Nepal’s coffee, pashmina value chains
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
The poor, vulnerable risk being overlooked in escalating trade tensions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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