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A rural electrification project in Viet Nam built mini-hydropower plants and rehabilitated distribution networks to provide affordable electricity to remote communes.
Floating photovoltaic facilities could be an environment-friendly option for countries with limited land.
Increased road crashes linked to motorcycles call for improving policies on their use for public transport and logistics.
Business sector engagement is key to the success of a German-supported TVET training offer for skilled workers for the wastewater sector in Viet Nam.
Banking on a growing digital economy, Viet Nam needs to improve IT connectivity and skills, e-payments, logistics, cybersecurity, and consumer trust.
Regenerative agroforestry can promote decarbonization and biodiversity, while improving coffee farmers’ livelihoods in the Lao PDR.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Japanese firms share best practices and technology in live wire maintenance with Electricity of Viet Nam to improve electric power distribution.
Exploring climate impacts, socioeconomic factors, and governance can lead to innovative strategies for the deltas’ protection and empowerment of their communities.
Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.