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In Kota Kinabalu, what began as a challenge resulted in five friends standup paddling for 2 days to promote sustainable watersports activities and marine wildlife conservation.

The green sector offers a huge investment opportunity in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, with energy and transportation alone requiring some $245 billion in climate funding.

At the 8th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, top officials reviewed and exchanged views on risks, challenges, and opportunities in the region.

Economic gains continue despite tapering by the US Central Bank in November in response to rising inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Rapid population growth, aging populations, climate change, and urban migration just among trends that will shape transport systems and significantly alter mobility in the region.

Incorporating environmental, social, and governance norms in planning and offering incentives for fundraising can help add more green projects to the pipeline.

The two BIMP-EAGA countries reopen borders cautiously and continue to enforce health protocols.

The capital will be relocated to an area covered by BIMP-EAGA where it could help drive the subregion’s development and growth.

Some $200 million worth of priority projects have been lined up, including redeveloping the city port and making public transport more efficient.

A report from the Asian Development Bank sees bright prospects for economies with widespread technology adoption, resilient merchandise exports, or rich natural resources.