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5 insights to guide ASEAN’s digital generation in a post-pandemic world
The ASEAN Digital Generation Report, which surveyed 86,000 people from six ASEAN countries about their views for a post-pandemic world, reveals what youth think about their future.
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ASEAN Digital Generation Report: Pathway to ASEAN’s inclusive digital transformation and recovery
Based on a survey of close to 90,000 respondents from six countries in the South-East Asia region (ASEAN), this report continues to monitor the impact of the pandemic on respondents
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How Asia can accelerate its green energy transition
Asia could also accelerate its move to lower carbon emissions by ramping up the use of biofuels and coupling natural gas consumption with technologies like carbon capture.
Tech for Good
This is what global tax reforms will mean for Asia's tech giants
A new set of global tax reforms will change where tech giants pay taxes, resulting in major ramifications for investments hubs across Asia like Singapore.
ASEAN
Papua New Guinea is battling the world's oldest pandemic: malaria. How can it get back on track?
After huge progress on the disease, malaria cases in Papua New Guinea have increased more than tenfold in five years. But eliminating it is still possible
ASEAN
Five steps for cleaner air in Central Asia
None of the countries in Central Asia region meet WHO safety limits for small particles. The World Bank offers five ways countries can improve air quality.
Geo-economics
An expert explains: What is RCEP, the world’s biggest trade deal?
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership could come into force next January. Deborah Elms, Executive Director of the Asian Trade Centre, explains why it’s a big deal.
Tech for Good
3 ways Cambodia is using technology for good
Technology is helping Cambodia reconnect with the past, eradicate landmines and promote financial inclusion – and address the immediate impact of COVID-19.
The Davos Agenda 2021
3 ways ASEAN can build a stronger future post-pandemic
Before COVID-19, ASEAN was on track to become the fourth-largest economy in the world. Here's how the region can drive sustainable, resilient growth.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Rapid growth in China post-COVID makes it ripe for investment
The resilience of Asian economies has reinforced long-term trends that will continue driving China and Southeast Asia’s growth.
ASEAN
IMF: Everything you need to know about Asia’s ‘multispeed’ recovery
Asia-Pacific's economy is rebounding from the pandemic, but analysis from the IMF's Regional Economic Outlook shows its countries aren't recovering at the same speed.
Viet Nam
How East Asia has controlled coronavirus, and what it means for its recovery
The COVID-19 death toll in countries in East Asia, including Vietnam and Singapore, has been low compared to western nations. This could be why.
COVID-19
How fintech can help South-East Asia's MSMEs recover from COVID-19
From reducing exposure to COVID-19 to supporting everyday operations, fintech has helped the ASEAN's MSMEs survive the pandemic and grow in unexpected ways
Restoring ocean life
Net gains: Thai project turns fishing nets into virus protection gear
Thailand is one of the world's biggest plastic polluters, but a small community project is recycling its discarded fishing nets into vital supplies to help fight coronavirus.
ASEAN
IMF: These 3 policies could help Asia's economic recovery from COVID-19
Asia's growth is expected to contract by 1.6% - something few predicted. But the right policy responses, says the IMF, can help boost recovery.