Transforming Energy Systems for a Low Carbon Future in Asia and the Pacific
UNESCAP has been backing initiatives that enhance regional power grid connectivity as regional and cross-border planning becomes more important. Initiatives such as GMS, SASEC, and the Economic Cooperation Organization aim to expand cross-border power infrastructure and electricity trade. These examples illustrate how multilateral cooperation strengthens energy security and help achieve common climate goals.
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Sri Lanka President Dissanayake Urge Maldives Investors to Consider Trade and Tourism
Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Forum was held on 30 July 2025 at the JEN Maldives Malé hotel in Malé, Maldives. Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the event, urging Maldives investors to consider opportunities in Sri Lanka’s tourism, trade, and ICT sectors.
Nepal to Export Additional 200 MW of Electricity to India
The Government of India approved the purchase of an additional 200 MW of electricity from Nepal, effective 11 August to 31 October 2025. This raises Nepal’s total export capacity to India to 1,010.9 MW. Nepal’s overall export capacity now stands at around 1,051 MW, including its 40 MW export to Bangladesh,
Asian Economic Integration Report 2025
This report looks at how subregions have grown more integrated through such initiatives as the SASEC and CAREC programs. As of June 2024, SASEC projects have totaled $20.8 billion in worth, including $12.8 billion funded by ADB; while 155 technical assistance projects have supported project preparation, strategic planning, and capacity building.
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