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Despite welcome progress on universal access to electricity, the transition to renewable energy is faltering at a time when multiple shocks are hitting Asia and the Pacific hard.

Internet-connected “smart” devices can help transform fast-developing cities in Asia and the Pacific into safe and sustainable urban centers.

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

Governments must rethink and refine tax policy and administration measures to not only address development challenges but also to build back better.

Invest in responsible, data-driven AI adoption backed by strong governance, pilot testing, and cross-sector collaboration.

Youth-focused programs and digital tools are creating accessible, effective pathways to mental well-being.

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

Large-scale and youth-targeted government policies can mitigate the short- and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on youth employment in Asia.

A new book identifies ways to stimulate Asian economic growth through a shift from traditional industrial policies to indigenous innovation.

Southeast Asia’s digital transformation is underway but the region still faces barriers to growing its digital economy.