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Ending AIDS as a public health threat is within reach. Now, political action must deliver

AIDS 2026, the 26th International AIDS Conference, comes at a turning point in the epidemic. The global community must seize the opportunity to end the worst epidemic the world has …

29 Jul 2026

Bankable projects with clear ROI metrics vital to plug Malaysia’s RM130 billion adaptation deficit

Climate finance will need to shift towards strengthening market capacity and commercial viability to help Malaysia meet its …

UNDP, Republic of Korea expand global partnership for early recovery to help communities move beyond crisis

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of the Republic of Korea jointly launched Phase II …

UNHCR and UNDP launch new partnership to advance inclusion, solutions for people forced to flee

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) today launched a new four-year partnership to …

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11 May 2026

Development gains in reverse: High debt servicing bears disproportionate impacts on women

5 May 2026

Asia-Pacific’s economic outlook under pressure from rising tensions and prices: report

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Asia-Pacific’s economic outlook under pressure from rising tensions and prices: report

26 April 2026

Middle East military escalation could cost Asia-Pacific up to US$299 billion: UNDP

12 April 2026

Military escalation threatens human, economic development gains across Iran: UNDP

8 April 2026

Escalation in the Middle East reverses more than a year of economic growth in the Arab states: UNDP

31 March 2026

Food waste in focus as the world marks the International Day of Zero Waste

17 March 2026

Guiding light: How solar power is providing a lifeline to blackout-prone Asian villages

Satellite imagery guides faster recovery in crisis zones

24 February 2026

Asia-Pacific leaders meet to fast-track action on water, energy, cities and development partnerships

5 January 2026

New funds to unlock millions for frontline environmental action

Without development action, global displacement crises will deepen

4 January 2026

Carlsberg Malaysia advances human and labour rights accountability across its supply chain

8 December 2025

AI risks spark new era of divergence as development gaps widen: UNDP report

21 November 2025

Multilateralism, cross-sectoral collaboration crucial to overcoming urban challenges

19 November 2025

Poorest nations will see sharp drop in crop yields, impacting human development: UNDP

15 November 2025

World’s first impact bond on weather, climate data opens for contributions

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Malaysia risks missing crucial reforms as delay to climate change bill creates uncertainty

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