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Analysis using a multidimensional index suggests that regional integration boosts growth and reduces poverty, beyond the usual effect of trade openness.
Singapore's hawker centers are considered to be useful social tools that not only brings people from all walks of life together through affordable food but also provides a source of livelihood for those with limited financial means.
The rise of megacities in the Republic of Korea requires management methods that align city-level development with metropolitan planning.
The Lab gathers new ideas to encourage more private sector investment for environment-friendly projects in developing countries.
Blockchain is transforming financial transactions—with far-reaching implications for the unbanked.
A smart management system can improve supply and lower cost with its efficient detection and management of water leaks and overflow.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
An arsenal of digital tools, such as geofencing, location sharing, and 3D printing, is helping fight the spread of the coronavirus.
Regional cooperation helps countries learn faster, share solutions, and scale effective action.
Transporting passengers and cargo over navigable rivers and canals reduces road and rail congestion, road crashes, pollution, emissions, and energy consumption.