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How the post-COVID workplace will change business for the better
Businesses that prioritize their return to work strategies and change how they operate will outpace their peers.
Here’s how to make public transport safer during COVID-19
How can we encourage commuters to use buses, trains and subways again in the wake of COVID-19? New surveys reveal the most popular safety steps around the world.
Estonia built one of the world’s most advanced digital societies. During COVID-19, that became a lifeline.
Estonia spent years building one of the world's most advanced digital economies. When COVID-19 struck, it was ready. Here's what we can learn from its pioneering strategy.
Why support for Latin America's early tech hubs is vital for the region
Venture capital investment in Latin America reached an all-time high in 2019. Despite years of hard work to get to this point, the region now faces unprecedented challenges to maintain it.
Asymptomatic, pre-symptomatic, symptomatic: what is the difference?
The number of people with coronavirus who display no symptoms is unclear - but many could be infectious without knowing it.
The plastic pandemic is only getting worse during COVID-19
Single-use plastics, such as surgical masks, have been vital in supporting society during COVID-19. However, the increase in plastic waste is putting a strain on waste management systems.
How Sumatra's forest people are adapting ancient health rules during the pandemic
On Indonesia's Sumatra Island, the Orang Rimba are retreating further into the jungle to protect themselves from COVID-19 and preserve their way of life.
Why COVID-19 is a backwards step for gender equality - and what to do about it
The COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting women economically, derailing years of progress to close the gender gap, but gender-responsive fiscal policy could help.
COVID-19: What you need to know about coronavirus on 1 July
Top stories: Remdesivir handed out in South Korea, manufacturing boost in Asia, and US cases hit new record high.
Africa is facing a food crisis due to COVID-19. These seeds could help prevent it
African farmers are under threat from floods, droughts, pests and the coronavirus pandemic. The right seeds for nutritious crops could help them fight back
COVID-19 in Asia: WHO media briefing on 1 July
The Forum on Thursday is hosting its second virtual briefing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Asia, in partnership with the World Health Organization.
These 4 charts show the crisis faced by airlines – and the possible way ahead
The COVID-19 pandemic has grounded airlines around the world. Here's what they need to do to weather the coronavirus crisis and build a sustainable future.