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Seoul conducted stabilization work to cover the garbage, and restored Nanjido into a nature sanctuary now enjoyed by millions of visitors.
This study examines the impediments and gaps that hinder the growth of regional trade and ways to reverse declining trade efficiency.
Urban planners in Seoul shifted from paper-based processes to a computerized system to improve information sharing and decision-making.
Basic infrastructure needs to be put in place before blockchain fintech can solve persistent problems that hold back growth and job creation.
E-payment gateways and streamlined customs clearance processes can promote regional collaboration and economic growth in digital trade.
By allowing the shared control of data, distributed ledgers can enable innovations that support financial inclusion.
Change management, effective public–private partnership, and regulation are crucial to the success of citywide inclusive sanitation programs.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
Among the remedial measures are boosting revenue generation, striving for expenditure efficiency, and unburdening liabilities.
Promote remote processing of cargo clearances and modernize border facilities to improve intraregional trade in BIMSTEC.