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ACCOUNTING, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS ETHICS

Sustainability reporting, gender diversity, firm value and corporate performance in ASEAN region

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Article: 2200608 | Received 14 Mar 2023, Accepted 31 Mar 2023, Published online: 12 Apr 2023

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