With just 96 reported cases, Singapore has done well to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus, despite being a major hub for international business and travel.

Philip J. Heijmans and Bloomberg · Fortune 05 Mar 2020

Future of Mobility

How can emerging economies navigate the mobility transition?

Mobility could define the future for emerging economies, who must find a way to balance leapfrogging technologies with improving access and lessening environmental impacts.

Pawan Goenka 16 Jan 2020

ASEAN

In 2020 Asia will have the world's largest GDP. Here's what that means

By 2030, Asia will contribute roughly 60% of global growth with the bulk of that coming from China, India and developing markets throughout South-East Asia.

Praneeth Yendamuri and Zara Ingilizian 20 Dec 2019

China

Which countries have the smartest kids?

The OECD’s latest global test of 15-year-olds in math, science, and reading revealed that Asian countries excel in education, with China and Singapore ranked first and second, respectively.

Jenny Anderson and Amanda Shendruk · Quartz 05 Dec 2019

Global Economic Imbalances

This is what you need to know about the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

From lowering tariffs to reducing layers of bureaucracy on exports within the bloc, the deal is set to have a significant impact on the global economy.

Matthew Tostevin · Reuters 06 Nov 2019

ASEAN

We’ve entered the Asian Century and there is no turning back

Research conducted by the McKinsey Global Institute shows the extent to which the global center of gravity is shifting towards Asia.

Jonathan Woetzel and Jeongmin Seong · Project Syndicate 11 Oct 2019

ASEAN

A psychologist explains why we find some food disgusting - and why it matters

Disgust is a powerful and basic emotional reaction, designed to steer us away from potential contaminants. But it's lead us to reject valid sources of nutrition, writes Professor of Healt...

Nathan S Consedine · The Conversation 12 Sep 2019

ASEAN

Southeast Asian countries are realising the importance of high-skilled immigration

While tight-knit trade linkages have contributed to economic success in the region, how can the ASEAN embrace the free flow of goods, services and skilled labor?

Aiko Kikkawa Takenaka and Eric Suan · Asian Development Bank 28 Aug 2019

ASEAN

ASEAN’s new vision for Indo-Pacific and why it matters?

The reasons for ASEAN’s new Indo-Pacific outlook are varied, but the U.S. – China trade war was key, writes Premesha Saha, of the Observer Research Foundation

Observer Research Foundation 03 Jul 2019

Financial and Monetary Systems

How fintech is setting Southeast Asia's SMEs free

In Southeast Asia, only 33% of businesses have access to proper financing. But now a new approach to credit scoring, developed and led by fintech star-tups, could change that - and unleas...

Benedict Carandang 13 Jun 2019

Global Risks

The number of internally displaced people is at a record high. Here's why

Violence, political instability and poverty have caused the number of IDPs to increase by more than a million worldwide over the last year.

Vicente Anzellini and Clémence Leduc 10 May 2019

Climate Change

Why ministers of finance are critical in the fight against climate change

The single most critical government body, the ministry of finance, has the power to influence national development and economic policies, in the way that determines where public and priva...

Joanne Manda and Julien Chevillard 26 Apr 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

Thailand gave healthcare to its entire population and the results were dramatic

Thailand created a successful universal healthcare system others can learn from.

Charlotte Edmond 15 Apr 2019

Infrastructure

How Asia could be the winner in the US and China's Belt and Road race

Trump's Indo-Pacific Strategy is going toe-to-toe with China's infrastructure plans for the region. As long as the geopolitical balance holds, the outlook is good for developers.

Ai Ai Wong 16 Jan 2019

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