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The pandemic has called attention to the health and financial well-being of older persons.
Solutions include food aid, farm recovery, climate-smart practices, fair pricing, rural finance, and resilient infrastructure.
An after-school program for teens that develops technical competence in 21st-century skills is being replicated across the country and beyond.
Act early, act together, and act wisely—so AI amplifies human aspiration rather than undermines social cohesion and development.
Enhancing public asset management can help governments overcome the fiscal challenges brought by COVID-19.
Shaded rest, clean water, and cooling systems safeguard workers from extreme heat while boosting productivity.
Japanese firms share best practices and technology in live wire maintenance with Electricity of Viet Nam to improve electric power distribution.
Broaden the tax base, increase taxation on capital income, and strengthen all core functions of tax administration for improved compliance.
Resilient health systems, early warning tools, and community safeguards can reduce chronic heat risks and protect vulnerable populations.
Long-term policy framework, regulatory alignment, and smart infrastructure may unlock the region’s digital trade potential.