Thiam Hee Ng
Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration Unit, South Asia Department, Asian Development Bank

Dr. Thiam Hee Ng is an economist specializing in macroeconomics, regional integration, and strategic planning. He currently leads regional cooperation and integration activities in South Asia and heads Maldives operations for ADB. He has a PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and BA (Hons) from the University of Cambridge.

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5 Key Sectors Can Boost Post-Pandemic Recovery in Southeast Asia

A study shows targeting support to tourism, agro-processing, garments, electronics, and digital trade can help ensure strong recovery from COVID-19.

   Agriculture and natural resources; Industry and trade; Information and communications technology
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure