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Social protection, especially health care systems for the poor, is essential to reduce inequality. Health-related…
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Asia and the Pacific
30 Mar 2020
Ever since the occurrence of the first oil shock, which struck the Japanese economy in 1973, Japan has made efforts…
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Asia and the Pacific
30 Mar 2020
In this issue: The Asia Foundation COVID-19 Response, Lotus Leadership Awards Gala, COVIBOOK, Women’s Economic…
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Asia and the Pacific
30 Mar 2020
While people usually rely on the state in times of crisis, the scale and significance of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Asia and the Pacific
26 Mar 2020
Many countries are still struggling to expand their testing capability to diagnose more potential COVID-19 patients…
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Asia and the Pacific
25 Mar 2020
The ever-growing toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a growing sense of helplessness and loss of confidence…
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Asia and the Pacific
24 Mar 2020
China has overtaken the United States as the most influential political and strategic player in Southeast Asia,…
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Asia and the Pacific
24 Mar 2020
IKEA, Tesco, Walmart, and McDonald’s are often seen only from the operational perspective—as suppliers of flat-pack…
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Asia and the Pacific
23 Mar 2020
In view of the COVID-19 emergency, it is important for Bangladesh to be appropriately ready and to take necessary…
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Asia and the Pacific
21 Mar 2020
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There are multiple ways by which central banks and monetary authorities can actively address climate-related…
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Bangladesh
21 Mar 2020