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Davos 2022
Emerging Asia faces a post-COVID inequality trap. Here's how to avoid it
Emerging Asia is in danger of falling into an inequality trap as it recovers from the pandemic. Here are 3 ways authorities can restore some balance.
Davos 2022
Davos 2022: What role will 'ASEAN' play in a shifting geopolitical landscape?
All eyes will be on ASEAN this year as it hosts several global summits, including the G20 in Indonesia. The region has a critical role to play in tackling global problems.
Gender Inequality
How can we support women’s economic empowerment through trade?
A recent paper from the World Bank suggests that a targeted inclusion of women in the workforce would increase economic growth by 26% of global GDP by 2025
The Digital Transformation of Business
How digitalization is making South and Southeast Asia engines of growth
The pandemic accelerated the digitalization process already underway in Asia, promising a bright future of consumer-led growth on the continent.
Davos Agenda 2022
ASEAN is poised for post-pandemic inclusive growth and prosperity – here's why
ASEAN is on track to become the world's fourth-largest economy – but public-private cooperation is essential to realize a sustainable and resilient future.
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
South-East Asian SMEs are missing out on the digital revolution. Here's how to get them on board
South-East Asia's underperforming SMEs have yet to experience the full benefits of the explosion of digital platforms and services
ASEAN
Asia's consumer class is growing. This chart shows how
Asia is home to 55% of the global consumer class. Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Philippines will cause Asia's consumer class to grow even more.
ASEAN
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.
ASEAN
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
ASEAN
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.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
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.
Cambodia
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.