Two Ways to Help Revive Tourism in Asia and the Pacific
Promoting domestic travel and using “travel bubbles” will help throw a lifeline to the region's struggling tourism industry.
Six Ways Young People are Helping Asia Through the Pandemic
Young people have a unique perspective on international development. Here are examples of how they are helping Asia and the Pacific deal with COVID-19.
Rebooting the Economy During COVID-19
Governments in Asia and the Pacific must think about two things when restarting their economies: when to do it and how.
Asia Should Lead the Way in Producing a Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
The Asia-Pacific region has the expertise and resources to take a leadership role in not only developing a COVID-19 vaccine but distributing it to those who need it most.
How to Protect Asia’s Rapidly Aging Population from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need to strengthen programs and policies affecting older persons both in times of crisis and afterward.
Building Viet Nam’s Bridge to Greater Economic Growth and Development
There are three key strategies that can help Viet Nam achieve its ambitious development targets in the coming years.
Why Infrastructure Governance Matters
The delivery of services – such as clean water, reliable public transport, schools and hospitals – through economic and social infrastructure is among the most important functions of government. Resources must be well spent to ensure quality.
Why are Interest Rates Falling in Southeast Asia?
Southeast Asian economies are starting to feel the pinch of trade tensions, recession fears and other global trends.
Four Ways to Help Transform Ho Chi Minh City Into a Financial Hub
With key financial reforms, Ho Chi Minh City has the potential to follow the model of Tokyo, Shanghai, Mumbai, and other cities which came to global financial prominence.
Helping Governments Improve Performance
Performance assessments help people in Southeast Asia determine how well their government is performing and how they can be improved.