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3 ways to build a sustainable and digital Asia-Pacific

3 ways to build a sustainable and digital Asia-Pacific

Many countries in Asia-Pacific have released national digitalization strategies. Cloud and computing technologies are the cornerstone of the digital frontier. For digital economies to thrive they must adopt an open and green ecosystem.

Southeast Asia’s power generation has tripled in 20 years

Southeast Asia’s power generation has tripled in 20 years. But is it running out of energy options?
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Access to healthcare: Why we need to prioritize women and girls

Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the shortcomings of global health and public infrastructure. Vulnerable populations have disproportionately suffered the impacts of the pandemic
Davos 2022: What role will 'ASEAN' play in a shifting geopolitical landscape?

What role will ASEAN play in a shifting geopolitical landscape?

All eyes will be on ASEAN this year as it hosts several key global summits, including the G20 in Indonesia.
Bangkok downtown street vendor

How can Emerging Asia escape a post-COVID inequality trap?

The uneven impact of the global health crisis on Emerging Asia has challenged real disposable incomes and hit the region’s poorest the hardest.

Nuclear energy can be the turning point in the race to decarbonize

It had been a long time coming for nuclear, which produces more low-carbon energy than any other source except hydropower.

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

This infrastructure race will clearly have a major impact on the future of global trade and supply chains, manufacturing and services, but also in the development of strategic, long-term alliances.
Investing in education could add $2.54 trillion to the global economy: 'Playful learning' is key

Investing in ‘Playful learning’ could add $2.54 trillion to the global economy

Play is the most natural way that children learn to not only read and write, but also develop physically, socially, cognitively, creatively and emotionally.