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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.
ASEAN
These are Asia’s best universities in 2020
China is home to the continent’s top two universities for the first time this year, according to the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings.
COVID-19
COVID-19: this is how Asia-Pacific is emerging from lockdown
Asia-Pacific countries have been praised for their containment strategies, and many are now cautiously announcing plans to reopen their schools and get people back to work.
COVID-19
COVID-19 could bring about a 'new deal' for millions of Asia's informal workers
In the Asia-Pacific region, informal workers account for nearly 60% of non-farm workers, a group particularly vulnerable to economic disruption caused by COVID-19.
ASEAN
These 4 leaders are working to improve integration in Southeast Asia
Innovative solutions to enhance the region’s cohesion.
COVID-19
Singapore contained Coronavirus. Could other countries learn from its approach?
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.