Accelerating the China-Asean Green Corridor: A pathway to sustainable prosperity?
AS GLOBAL leaders increasingly prioritise sustainable growth and economic resilience, South-East Asia is uniquely positioned to capitalise on strategic international partnerships to advance its development agenda.
Central to this vision is the ambitious China-Asean Green Corridor initiative, aimed at integrating economic prosperity with environmental sustainability. This transformative framework holds immense potential to reshape the region's economic trajectory and solidify Asean's position as a global leader in sustainability.
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