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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
New United Nations, UK project to support shift to electric mobility in Thailand
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) today launched a new £1 million initiative to strengthen …
World Economic Forum
25 countries unite in fight against plastic pollution
The Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) reaches 25-country milestone, becoming the largest global programme tackling plastic pollution, now …
World Economic Forum
Future of Jobs Report 2025: 78 million new jobs by 2030 but urgent upskilling needed to prepare workforces
Shifting global trends in technology, economy, demographics and the green transition are projected to generate 170 million new …
Impact Investment Exchange (IIX)
Orange Forum 2024: A global celebration of inclusive and sustainable finance
The Orange Forum 2024, held at the SGX Auditorium in Singapore, brought together over 300 global leaders, changemakers, …
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14 December 2024
21 November 2024
Climate Finance Asia
Facility-level just transition guidelines for banks draft report released
20 November 2024
Singapore International Foundation (SIF)
Singapore International Foundation announces first project of its Southeast Asia Partnership for Adaptation through Water (SEAPAW) in East Malaysia
22 September 2024
14 September 2024
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Global labour income share declines putting upward pressure on inequality
International Labour Organization (ILO)
New toolkit to help strengthen responsible business conduct in Thailand’s automotive supply chain
24 August 2024
17 August 2024
International Labour Organization
More countries affirm support for ending the gender pay gap by 2030
6 August 2024
International Labour Organization
More workers than ever are losing the fight against heat stress
24 June 2024
International Labour Organization
Social, solidarity economy critical to achieving the sustainable development goals in Asia Pacific
Energy Development Corporation (EDC)
Macquarie confers ESG Award for social impact to EDC
10 June 2024
United Nations Development Programme
US$135-million UNDP, GEF initiative will support small island developing states tackle drivers of environmental degradation
4 May 2024
19 April 2024
11 April 2024
Energy Development Corporation
EDC: Elevate together at 48
21 February 2024
United Nations Development Programme
Over 450 business leaders and government delegates commit to boost women’s roles in companies
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