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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was instrumental in spurring fintech (software, applications…
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The transition to global net zero to address climate change must be both ambitious and fair.…
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Asia emits about half of the world’s global greenhouse gas emissions and that figure is set to…
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A nonprofit institution in Armenia started an after-school program for teens in 2011 to support…
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Excessive reliance on water resources and their inefficient use are the primary reasons for…
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Kazakhstan’s economy relies heavily on oil and gas exports, estimated at 35% of gross domestic…
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The recent bank turmoil in the US has awakened ghosts of past financial crises. While the…
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Governments and the private sector need to address weaknesses in global trade and supply chains…
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Globally, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have a disappointing track record. Reforms for SOEs…
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The widespread use of plastics has resulted in a significant problem of plastic waste in Asia.…
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Asia’s industries, primarily manufacturing, fueled phenomenal economic growth and poverty…
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After over 2 years of closed national borders, Bhutan reopened to tourists in September 2022.…