Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) · 19 Oct, 03:38 · Finance briefing

ASEAN should focus on building up regional power grid, climate finance, and resilience: Grace Fu

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Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Grace Fu, advocates for ASEAN nations to prioritise the development of a regional power grid, enhanced climate finance mechanisms, and greater economic resilience. This strategic directive, reported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, highlights the urgent need for cross-border infrastructure collaboration and sustainable financial frameworks within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The proposal aims to strengthen regional energy security and support green transition efforts through coordinated policy and investment, positioning ASEAN as a more unified and robust economic bloc capable of addressing shared environmental and developmental challenges.

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