Vaccinations Won't Lead to Vacations Anytime Soon Unless We Take Action Now
Vaccination programs and travel bubbles are still in their infancy. They could help revive tourism in Asia and the Pacific but governments need to pave the way with the right policies.
Want Livable Cities in Asia? Integrate Transport, Urban Planning
Transit-oriented development combines spatial planning with urban transport.
We Need to Help Small Businesses on the Front Lines of Water and Sanitation in Asia
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role across the water and sanitation value chain. They need innovative financing solutions to help millions of people obtain clean water and decent sanitation.
What Drives Credit Spreads of PRC Corporate Bonds?
Our empirical evidence indicates that PRC corporate bond credit spreads are significantly related to both micro and macro risk factors.
What is Driving the Growth of Green and Social Finance?
There is evidence of a positive link between sustainable behavior and financial return which will likely drive the continued growth of green and social finance.
What Lies Beneath Gender Equality, Labor, and Migration in the PRC
A new ADB-ILO joint desk review analyzes what the PRC’s transition to a new growth model means for women in the labor market.
What Makes New Cities Successful?
The right blend of public and private sector support, along with long-term transport strategies and anchor institutions such as schools and hospitals, are some of the basic ingredients needed for a successful new city.
What the Future Holds for Climate Technology – The Case of Hunan, PRC
Hunan, a major manufacturing hub in the PRC, recently launched a low-carbon technology incubator to offset environmental degradation and rising greenhouse emissions, and wants to become a model for developing Asia, where the business case for cleantech is emerging.
What the People’s Republic of China Can Learn from Japan on Population Aging
An aging population can have a dramatic impact on a country’s economy but Japan has shown that innovative approaches and policies can help mitigate the effects
When Global Tourism Returns, the Silk Road Awaits
Central Asia has the opportunity to create a sustainable, safe, easily accessible, and well-known tourism destination that provides a variety of year-round, quality experiences.