This study examines the impediments and gaps that hinder the growth of regional trade and ways to reverse declining trade efficiency.

Strengthen regional initiatives by harnessing advances in technology, promoting cross-border technology transfer, and harmonizing policies and standards.

Lessons from Greater Mekong Subregion countries can help efforts to develop premium markets for Kazakhstan’s halal lamb meat and Mongolia’s camel wool.

Harmonization of transportation and customs policies will boost the corridor’s potential as an alternative trade route between Asia and Europe.

A study of four countries shows vulnerable businesses need cash flow support primarily, including low or no-interest loans.

Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.

Creating an enabling environment for financial technology and innovation and building public trust are key to encouraging more people to bank.

Technology can help reboot the tourism sector by enabling contactless and digital transactions and mapping COVID-19 infections for disease control.

To overcome vaccine hesitancy, survey shows campaigns should target women and rural and high-risk populations and focus on family immunization.

The pandemic opens an opportunity to reset CAREC’s aviation industry through green lanes and domestic tourism, among others.