Southeast Asia’s Risks Are Hitting Each Economy Differently
Imagine 10 very different houses on the same street – some new, some old, some developing while others are becoming...
How Electric Vehicles Are Transforming Transport in Developing Countries
Electric vehicles are often viewed as a technology reserved for wealthy nations, but new analysis suggests this perception is rapidly...
ASEAN’s 2025 Milestones Show Why Its Partnership Model Still Matters
Despite internal conflicts and regional tensions in 2025, the Association for Souteast Asian Nations (ASEAN) stayed cohesive and advanced its...
How Asia Pacific Can Use AI to Unlock Economic Opportunity
Generative AI offers significant economic opportunities globally, with substantial potential gains projected by 2030. For countries to harness this, strong...
Integrating building energy systems into regional power grids
Southeast Asia's electricity demand is projected to double by 2050, driven by industrialization, digitalization, and population growth, while nearly 80%...
How ASEAN Is Building Trust in Its $1 Trillion Digital Economy
ASEAN's digital economy is projected to grow from approximately $300 billion to nearly $1 trillion by 2030, fueled by a...
How a groundbreaking microfinance program is empowering women entrepreneurs in Indonesia
Millions of Indonesian women are excluded from the workforce or stuck in low-productivity jobs. The Mekaar microfinance initiative, using group...
Strengthening ASEAN’s resilience to drive sustained economic growth
ASEAN showcases its resilience by turning global challenges into opportunities for enhanced integration and sustainable growth.
