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Cross-border trade, marketing, and supply chains are reshaping diets across Asia, limiting the effectiveness of national policies.
Adhering to rules on quantitative restrictions and pursuing multilateral talks on export tariffs may help contain adverse economic impacts.
Improving performance, accountability, and financial sustainability of Pakistan’s SOEs is key to building a resilient economy.
Integrating digital innovation into planning helps countries test, design, and deliver effective circular economy strategies.
E-commerce and Xinjiang’s free trade zone expand options for SMEs in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyz Republic.
Shaded rest, clean water, and cooling systems safeguard workers from extreme heat while boosting productivity.
Resilient health systems, early warning tools, and community safeguards can reduce chronic heat risks and protect vulnerable populations.
Strong governance is essential to achieving climate goals, mobilizing resources, and accelerating climate-resilient development.
Long-term policy framework, regulatory alignment, and smart infrastructure may unlock the region’s digital trade potential.
Broaden the tax base, increase taxation on capital income, and strengthen all core functions of tax administration for improved compliance.