FS urges private investments in green projects

[RTHK] - 01/22/2025

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has called on countries to promote collaboration among public, private and philanthropic sectors so as to encourage private investments in green and transition projects. At the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, he joined a (…)



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