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South Africa Urges Global Action on $4 Trillion SDG Gap

9/26/2025

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South Africa at the Biennial Summit urged closing a $4 trillion annual Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) financing gap, calling for debt relief, affordable financing, and reforms to global tax rules.
Malaysia hosted the 11th ASEAN-EU Business Summit, promoting inclusive, sustainable growth and deeper ASEAN integration.
Minister Amir cited Malaysia's resilience, with 4.4% GDP growth in Q2 2025 and unemployment at 3%.

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South Africa at the Biennial Summit urged closing a $4 trillion annual Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) financing gap, calling for debt relief, affordable financing, and reforms to global tax rules.
Malaysia hosted the 11th ASEAN-EU Business Summit, promoting inclusive, sustainable growth and deeper ASEAN integration.
Minister Amir cited Malaysia's resilience, with 4.4% GDP growth in Q2 2025 and unemployment at 3%.