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Singapore has built a community space dedicated to integrating persons with disabilities in society by providing them with training and employment opportunities, while ensuring that it is an inclusive space that promotes interaction among people of all abilities.
Despite extensive aid, countries with fragile and conflict-affected situations are generally failing to significantly improve the lives of their people. New thinking is needed.
To ensure water security, Singapore has diversified water supply over the last five decades and actively promoted water conservation.
E-payment gateways and streamlined customs clearance processes can promote regional collaboration and economic growth in digital trade.
Digital finance promises to be an effective means of reaching the unbanked, but its use must be accompanied by consumer information and education.
The Republic of Korea’s shift to an information and communication technology-based education system provides useful lessons for other countries looking to make similar changes.
Increased availability of data and computing power have made it possible to set parameters beforehand that will trigger insurance coverage for a variety of risks.
Harmonizing standards and navigating medical device regulations to boost innovations can facilitate access beyond national boundaries.
Disruptive innovation and technologies in transport are ushering smart processes, infrastructure, and operations, challenging regulators and raising passengers’ expectations.
Regional cooperation is vital for the protection and preservation of the world’s marine ecosystems.