TAIPEI: Former Norwegian premier Gro Harlem Brundtland (pic) was named the first recipient of the Tang Prize, touted as Asia’s version of the Nobels, for her work as the “godmother” of sustainable development.
Brundtland was awarded the debut prize, created by one of Taiwan’s richest men with a US$100mil (RM323mil) donation, with winners in three other categories to be announced this week.
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