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Accessible funds for the industry sector accelerated investments in energy efficiency and enhanced institutional capacities.

This working paper recommends structuring electric vehicle policies around three principles: focus, optimization, and incentives.

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.

Solutions include lowering statutory maximum lending rates, expanding policy financing and mid-rate loans, increasing loans and loan guarantees.

Personal credit information could be an important determining factor in insurance underwriting and the calculation of premiums.

In the Republic of Korea, efforts are underway to adopt one of the most broadly used pension default options.

Singapore is transforming its drainage system into re-naturalized streams and bioswales that enhance urban living.

Risk reduction, retention, and transfer are risk management approaches that can be used to address loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.

Youth can help address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) by supporting behavior change efforts and initiatives targeted toward encouraging other youth to make healthier choices.

New digital technologies are a game changer for financial inclusion in Asia, opening up access to financial services for all sectors of society, and in the process helping dispel myths about financial inclusion.