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The Asian Development Bank examines prospects to ramp up efforts for greater utilization of demand-side energy efficiency in Asia and the Pacific.
The globalization of commerce requires consistent laws and regulations not only to authorize but also to regulate electronic communications.
Southeast Asia’s digital transformation is underway but the region still faces barriers to growing its digital economy.
Broaden the tax base, increase taxation on capital income, and strengthen all core functions of tax administration for improved compliance.
Strengthen laws, improve labeling, create incentives, regulate refrigerants, and promote large-scale adoption.
The basic education and skill set that powered "Factory Asia" needs realignment if Asia is to continue its upward trajectory.
This working paper recommends structuring electric vehicle policies around three principles: focus, optimization, and incentives.
Granular socioeconomic data assists digital nomads make informed decisions about their destinations and helps policymakers address disparities and foster growth.
Innovative fiscal policies aim to tackle noncommunicable diseases while unlocking new sources of sustainable public financing.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.