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Developing regional value chains will promote trade and unlock the region’s unrealized economy.
Singapore revives the Bras Basah and Bugis neighborhoods through a 20-year master plan that prioritizes pedestrians and promotes a vibrant street life.
Granular socioeconomic data assists digital nomads make informed decisions about their destinations and helps policymakers address disparities and foster growth.
Among the lessons: Make inclusive investments in education, sanitation, and health in order to avoid enclaves of rich and poor.
A comprehensive assessment of climate impacts helped tailor appropriate and impactful interventions in Huangshan city.
Broaden the tax base, increase taxation on capital income, and strengthen all core functions of tax administration for improved compliance.
East Asia needs to shift toward a model of economic growth focused on low carbon emissions and more efficient use of resources.
Increase production and consumption of renewables to improve energy security and to also lower emissions per capita and carbon intensity.
The region needs to increase resource efficiency, diversify economies, and enhance cooperation to bolster adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Southeast Asia’s digital transformation is underway but the region still faces barriers to growing its digital economy.