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Singapore’s tiered housing subsidies have made it possible for nearly everyone to own a home in the city-state.
Long-term policy framework, regulatory alignment, and smart infrastructure may unlock the region’s digital trade potential.
Singapore revives the Bras Basah and Bugis neighborhoods through a 20-year master plan that prioritizes pedestrians and promotes a vibrant street life.
Lessons from Indonesia show young entrepreneurs need mentorship and training, business services and facilities, and post-incubation assistance.
In Samoa, eDNA survey techniques were used to assess the potential effects of a proposed dam on freshwater ecosystems.
Singapore halted demolition of an old industrial building within a high-tech business park and repurposed it into a vibrant start-up cluster.
A structured development approach is helping create a sustainable pool of highly qualified eldercare professionals in the People’s Republic of China.
Singapore’s limited land availability did not prevent the National Parks Board from providing open recreational spaces through its Park Connector Network, which converts underused spaces along existing infrastructure into green public spaces that create a sense of openness and livability.
Urban planners solicit ideas and solutions from the public in refining Singapore’s master plan.
In Thailand, subsidies, housing grants, educational programs and the leveraging of economies of scale are being used to benefit poor urban dwellers.