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Gaps in response funding immediately after disaster can now be addressed through a new form of insurance.
Jobs, education and skills development are needed to help elderly people lead a more stable life and contribute to the economy.
A web-based platform using satellite data and climate scenarios helps urban planners build resilient and livable cities.
Experts share insights on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and on how to gear up for it.
Potential threats to the labor market with the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are giving rise to quality assurance collaborations among TVET institutions.
A town in northeast Thailand looks into the feasibility of a design-build-operate scheme for developing a controlled landfill site.
Sorsogon City in the Philippines is investigating options for upgrading its open dumpsites to a properly managed landfill.
Viet Nam's Vinh Yen City is a model for urban planners and policymakers seeking a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable city.
Asia's rapid urbanization requires the balanced and holistic development of second-tier cities and towns to release pressure from congested megacities.
Hue City in Viet Nam rolled out an action plan for urban development that targets environmental protection, improved livability, and new economic opportunities.