Asia’s Push to Adopt Global Climate Disclosure Standards
Asia is advancing climate disclosure efforts, but stronger data and regional support are still needed.
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Preparing for LDC Graduation: Sustaining Development and Integration amid Changing Trade Schemes
Asian countries moving out of low-income status are planning reforms to keep growing despite reduced trade benefits.
Facing the Heat: Addressing the Health Impacts of Extreme Temperatures
Extreme heat is an escalating health crisis requiring urgent, multisectoral action to protect vulnerable communities and build climate resilience.
Harnessing Energy Transition to Power Rural Development and Female Empowerment
Clean energy access is reshaping daily life in rural Asia, boosting incomes, improving health, and empowering women.
The Promise and Perils of Mother Tongue-Based Education
A nationwide shift to mother tongue-based education in the Philippines reveals complex policy challenges, raising important questions for similar education reforms in other linguistically diverse countries.
From Crisis to Resilience: The Evolution of the Banking Sector in Asia and the Pacific
Despite repeated global shocks, the banking systems in Asia and the Pacific have emerged stronger thanks to bold reforms, smarter regulation, and rising digital adoption.
Tariffs on the Table: What Could Be Asia’s Next Move?
New tariffs threaten to escalate trade tensions and raise economic risks, prompting debate over how best to negotiate or counter the measures.