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Do greenness standards matter for green bonds? Some empirical evidence

By Suk Hyun, Donghyun Park, Shu Tian on Thursday, 09 August 2018

Widely accepted definitions and standards of greenness will help green bond markets grow and become more accurately priced.
The last mile: E-pedicabs can transform urban transport

By Lloyd Wright, Naresh Pradhan on Wednesday, 08 August 2018

A modern, efficient, and low-cost three-wheeler vehicle is an ideal fit for Asian cities.
How fintech is transforming access to finance for MSMEs

By Arup Kumar Chatterjee on Friday, 03 August 2018

Emerging fintech players are reshaping the ways small businesses can access working capital and cash flow finance.
Cyber-insecurity: The dark side of digital financial services

By Lotte Schou-Zibell, Nigel Phair on Tuesday, 31 July 2018

Digital financial service providers and regulators must work together to secure an open, digital financial ecosystem.
High-speed rail investment: A butterfly effect for urban chaos

By Shreyas P. Bharule on Thursday, 26 July 2018

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to investing in high-speed rail for Asian cities.
In the age of automation, how can the services sector provide decent jobs?

By Sameer Khatiwada on Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Digital platforms and e-commerce can raise productivity, employment, and wages in the services sector.
New technology helping rebuild Nepal’s quake-hit schools better, and faster

By Naresh Giri on Thursday, 19 July 2018

Effective project implementation demands real-time monitoring of construction progress and quality in the field.
Creating open, honest government through blockchain

By Chee Anne Roňo on Tuesday, 17 July 2018

If the technology continues to evolve, blockchain can help eliminate mistrust in public records and government transactions.