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Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.

A study shows the planned railway will increase access to more and better jobs in 48 cities and municipalities in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.

An evaluation of possible project impacts helps preserve culturally and environmentally important sites and protect nearby communities.

Participatory conservation and ecotourism can help maintain biodiversity while promoting sustainable livelihoods for local communities.

Tablet devices and smartphones can be used to improve learning in public schools by providing real-time data on performance of teachers and students.

Adopt a full lifecycle approach to plastic management, backed by strong enforcement and circular economy solutions.

In India, auctions were found to be better than regulator-designed tariffs in determining the procurement price for solar-generated electricity.

A financing scheme using Internet of Things gives tricycle drivers access to credit without collateral and promotes discipline in loan repayments.

A smart management system can improve supply and lower cost with its efficient detection and management of water leaks and overflow.

In the People's Republic of China, Yichang city is building a sustainable urban transport system with a bus rapid transit corridor as its backbone.