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Issue 148: South-east Asia’s strategic bet on sustainability; Sembcorp’s renewables win analysts’ calls

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Kenneth Lim

Kenneth Lim

Published Fri, May 16, 2025 · 07:00 PM
    • The Philippines and Indonesia face the highest natural disaster risks in the world, based on the World Risk Index.
    • The Philippines and Indonesia face the highest natural disaster risks in the world, based on the World Risk Index. ILLUSTRATION: KENNETH LIM

    This week in ESG: Top South-east Asian representatives reaffirm commitment to sustainability; Goldman Sachs initiates “buy” call on Sembcorp Industries

    Sustainable finance

    South-east Asia’s crisis opportunities

    The current atmosphere of political and economic uncertainty around the world gives South-east Asia an opportunity to invest in a more sustainable and resilient future. But policymakers and regulators must take the lead with clear goals and credible plans.

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