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In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
The People’s Republic of China is moving to more technologically sophisticated and more value-creating segments of global value chains.
A study shows reducing clearance times at Indonesia's Tanjung Priok port in addition to expanding the port will contribute about 1.1% to gross domestic product.
Lessons from the Pakistan–People's Republic of China free trade agreement show the way forward for enhancing economic partnerships in the region.
Experience from a hydropower project in Pakistan shows how construction workers’ welfare, which is usually overlooked, can be served better.
Secondary cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America have an opportunity to avoid gridlocked growth patterns and to integrate sustainable energy and transport solutions.
Statisticians use satellite images of Earth’s night lights to measure social and economic activity.
Jobs, education and skills development are needed to help elderly people lead a more stable life and contribute to the economy.
The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
The Clean Air Scorecard Tool helped the most polluted cities to identify gaps in air quality management and introduce measures to rectify them.