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Strengthen regional initiatives by harnessing advances in technology, promoting cross-border technology transfer, and harmonizing policies and standards.
Efforts of the People's Republic of China to achieve environmentally balanced growth through eco-compensation have important global ramifications.
Digital finance promises to be an effective means of reaching the unbanked, but its use must be accompanied by consumer information and education.
Singapore's hawker centers are considered to be useful social tools that not only brings people from all walks of life together through affordable food but also provides a source of livelihood for those with limited financial means.
Sustainable energy is about more than renewables. Challenges will remain in financing and maintaining energy systems, even after the clean-energy transition is complete.
Plans, policies, projects, and partnerships should deliver concurrently on these imperatives: access to renewables, energy efficiency, and coal phaseout.
Success lies in industry links, technology, skills development, new modes of education delivery, and school-to-work transition programs.
Lessons from the Pakistan–People's Republic of China free trade agreement show the way forward for enhancing economic partnerships in the region.
A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.
Warning systems and other measures will help save lives, protect biodiversity, and reduce rail service disruptions.