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Explore insights on solutions, case studies, best practices, and innovations addressing development challenges facing countries across Southeast Asia.  

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The project sought to help those in the front lines dealing with electronic waste to make a decent living with safe working conditions from what could be a lucrative sector for waste management globally. Photo credit: UNIDO.
Transforming E-Waste into Wealth

UNIDO project helps empower communities in managing electronic waste.

Thailand recognizes the need for AI-specific laws to help meet its development goals. Photo credit: iStock/WANAN YOSSINGKUM.
Navigating Thailand’s AI Law: Development at a Crossroads

Ultimately, Thailand must strike a balance between AI governance and technological advancement to build a sustainable and competitive AI ecosystem.

About 97% of deep tech ventures strive to meet at least one of the SDGs, says a new report. Photo credit: iStock/Siam Virachitevin.
Unlocking Deep Tech’s Potential for Sustainable Development in ASEAN+3

Strengthening the overall ecosystem should be a priority while taking into account the disparities in market, infrastructure, human capital, and technology creation.

To sustain tourism’s recovery, ASEAN member states are implementing more robust policies and initiatives, including relaxing visa application processes for international travelers and diversification of tourism offerings. Photo credit: iStock/Vatanika Chanachai.
ASEAN Seeks Shift to Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism as Sector Continues Recovery

Member countries vow enhanced collaboration to boost sector noting its importance to the region’s economy.

About 58% of people in Asia–Pacific are excited about AI’s potential but only 15% have received AI training and most are unaware this type of training exists, according to a new report from AVPN. Photo credit: ADB.
Preparing Asia–Pacific’s Workforce for the AI Future

A total of 49 social impact organizations will receive funding from a fund aiming to help the region's workforce unlock the opportunities of AI.

Women entrepreneurs across the globe face a $1.7-trillion finance gap. Photo credit: ADB.
Breaking Barriers: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Thrive in the Green Economy

Providing tailored green financing, deploying technology and bridging the digital divide, and ensuring a supportive environment with the right policies are key.

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