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Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He Commits to Deepening Market Liberalization and Opening

Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, January 2023 – In a special address at the 53rd World Economic Forum, Vice-Premier Liu of China offered assurances to participants on continuing liberalization and a loosening of restrictions on China’s real estate sector.
Working together to reach net zero: How to transform manufacturing and value chains

Reaching net zero: how to transform manufacturing and value chains

As carbon emission deadlines loom, manufacturers across the world are struggling to accelerate their company’s sustainability journey.
How Southeast Asia can simultaneously protect nature and generate $2 trillion a year

How Southeast Asia can preserve nature while generating $2 trillion in revenue each year

Investing in measures to protect the biodiversity of Southeast Asia’s forests and seas could produce benefits valued at more than $2.19 trillion a year – while slowing down climate change
Asia-Pacific shows how patient engagement is key for healthcare

Asia-Pacific shows how patient engagement is key for healthcare

A well-informed public is more willing to engage with the healthcare system, enabling preventative care and treatment that is in patients’ long-term interests.
4 ways to shore up South Asian coastal communities against climate change

4 ways to shore up South Asian coastal communities against climate change

This year, Pakistan witnessed a monster monsoon season, causing unprecedented destruction. Two months of non-stop torrential rains have left swathes of the country underwater.
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Hit by heatwaves, cities test fresh ways to cool residents

While preparations are lagging globally, experts say, many cities are exploring innovative ideas to keep people safe – from insurance policies that fund preparations ahead of a heatwave to shade canopies that generate solar power.
Hyper-networked supply chains: how a collaborative way of working can benefit retailers

How hyper-networked supply chains can benefit retailers

According to research firm Statista, 19.6% of worldwide retail sales were online in 2021, up from 13.8% in 2019, with 24.6% of worldwide retail sales anticipated to be online in 2025.
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.