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Breaking down digital divide barriers
Asia focus, Jeff Paine, Published on 02/05/2022
» Southeast Asia's digital economy is emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic stronger than before, and on course to surpass previous estimates of US$1 trillion in gross merchandise value by 2030.
Don't leave small businesses behind
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/04/2022
» The time has finally come again for the tourism industry. As many countries start learning to live with Covid-19, travel restrictions are being eased and people are hitting the road after staying put for more than two years.
Labour outlook troubling
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 24/01/2022
» The global labour market has suffered a setback from waves of the pandemic, with the recovery depending on each country's ability to contain and respond to coronavirus outbreaks, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Has Asia lost its way?
Asia focus, W Audi Pattarapatumthong, Published on 26/07/2021
» For over seven decades, Asian countries have steered their way through all kinds of difficulties and managed to emerge stronger. Remarkably high rates of economic growth, strong trade and investment and sound development policies have all contributed to a marked improvement in the quality of life of their citizens.
Tackling Asia's plastic pollution
Asia focus, By Jed Alegado, Clemens Kunze and Kevin Li, Published on 07/06/2021
» Less than a century ago, most products in Asia were made mainly from natural materials, and were built to last or to biodegrade easily. People wrapped food in leaves or paper and carried it in reusable containers, returned glass milk bottles so that they could be sterilised and used again, and ate in restaurants using ceramic plates and stainless-steel cutlery.
Covid's unequal impact
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 26/04/2021
» As the Covid-19 crisis continues, the devastating economic effects have intensified for people in many walks of life globally. As well, the unequal impacts of the pandemic have become even more apparent, experts say.
Empowering women for a resilient recovery
Asia focus, Victoria Kwakwa, Published on 12/04/2021
» The recent celebration of International Women's Day came about a year into an unprecedented health and economic crisis that has destroyed lives and livelihoods globally. This has been a difficult period particularly for women as they have been hit much harder than men. Covid-19 is exposing and exacerbating gender inequalities in East Asia and the Pacific and across the world.
Why Biden should ditch Trump's China tariffs
Asia focus, Shang-Jin Wei, Published on 05/04/2021
» Over the course of his presidency, Donald Trump raised US tariffs on imports from China several times, from an average of about 3% when he took office in January 2017 to over 20% by the end of 2019.
A better digital future
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/09/2020
» The coronavirus quarantine period turned out to be a productive time for Aliya, a 35-year-old interior designer based in Bangkok.
The best investment
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 21/10/2019
» In an uncertain world where people are growing more anxious about the economy and their own prospects, human development has become a priority. Sustainability and inclusion have become the mantra for those tasked with ensuring that no one gets left behind amid the technology-driven changes sweeping the globe.