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Issue 145: South-east Asia’s sunburn; favourable market greets Singapore green bond auction

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, Apr 25, 2025 · 07:00 PM
    • The value of solar exports by Vietnam and Thailand are the highest among the four South-east Asian countries facing new US tariffs.
    • The value of solar exports by Vietnam and Thailand are the highest among the four South-east Asian countries facing new US tariffs. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

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