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A Korean research project finds the complex partial box girder method as an economically feasible alternative to steel box girders.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
In the PRC, the successful restoration of the Ma’anshan and Zhihui mining pits showcases innovative business models.
Invest in economic sectors that are more likely to generate more productive jobs.
As the country reopens, a newly developed macroeconomic model suggests paths forward from the past 3 years of economic disruption.
Experience in India shows a gradual and localized approach based on evidence allows for safer reopening of the economy and reduces infection rates.
Precision farming, AI-powered pest detection, and drone-based imaging empower farmers to optimize resources and improve yields.
Integrating digital innovation into planning helps countries test, design, and deliver effective circular economy strategies.
The internet has shown a great advantage in the integration, transformation, and upgrading of the People’s Republic of China’s rural economy, especially in the agriculture industry chain.
Market-based instruments offer effective and innovative solutions for reducing water pollution and promoting efficient water use.