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The annual number of robot installations worldwide has more than tripled in the last decade, reaching a total of over 500,000 by the end of 2021. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
20 July 2023

How Robots and AI Will Impact Productivity, Trade, and Labor

With robots and AI seen to increase productivity, trade, and the creation of new skills, the forthcoming technological developments in robotics and AI need to be welcomed rather than discouraged.
Asia–Pacific NGO Digital Capability Report 2023
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19 July 2023

Asia–Pacific NGO Digital Capability Report 2023

This report examines the unique digital strengths, challenges, and opportunities of NGOs, nonprofit organizations, charities, and not-for-profits in the Asia–Pacific.
It is common for disputes to cause delays or disruptions to infrastructure development, especially when there is disagreement on key issues. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
19 July 2023

Rethinking Dispute Resolution in Infrastructure Projects

Effective dispute management and avoidance will improve the infrastructure ecosystem, reduce the risk for financiers, and enhance investor confidence in new projects.
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19 July 2023

Webinar: Leveraging Technology to Help NGOs Amplify Their Impact

This webinar aims to help NGOs bolster their digital capabilities.
Across the region, governments have been moving to ensure policy encourages offshore wind development. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
18 July 2023

Fulfilling Asia’s Offshore Wind Potential

Asia is projected to be a global leader in wind power and seen to account for over 60% of all offshore wind capacity installed globally by 2050.
An Asian Development Bank (ADB) study shows that big data applications can help speed up COVID-19 recovery and improve the responsiveness and resilience of health and social welfare systems to future shocks. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
17 July 2023

Building Resilience in Health Care and Social Welfare Systems through Big Data and AI Solutions

Policymakers, health and social sector planners, and ICT professionals shared lessons and best practices at a training program in Seoul.
Aquaculture can support low-carbon protein production, while tropical ocean farming is more resilient to climate risks. Photo credit: ADB.
News
14 July 2023

ADB Invests in Ocean-Based Aquaculture in Viet Nam

The investment will support the government’s efforts to develop sustainable aquaculture, particularly large-scale farming of barramundi and seaweed.
Post-COP27: Building a More Climate-Resilient Asia
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13 July 2023

Post-COP27: Building a More Climate-Resilient Asia

This paper examines scientific findings on climate change and formulates appropriate policies and strategies to adapt to and mitigate the worsening impacts of extreme weather events.
In so many ways, AI offers perhaps even more potential for the good of humanity than any invention that has preceded it. Photo credit: iStock/Supatman.
Article
12 July 2023

How Do We Best Govern AI?

To forge a responsible future for AI, every organization that creates or uses advanced AI systems will need to develop and implement its own governance systems.
ASEAN manufacturers and exporters need to go green if they want to tap capital from institutional investors. Photo credit. ADB.
Article
5 July 2023

ASEAN Needs to Green Global Value Chains amid Climate Risks

This would entail significant policy change, grant of incentives, and reskilling or upskilling of the region's workforce.
Muslim travelers often look for destinations that offer halal foods and prayer facilities. Photo credit: ADB.
News
4 July 2023

Indonesia and Malaysia Share Top Spot in Global Muslim Travel Index 2023

Muslim international arrivals hit 110 million in 2022 and are forecast to reach 140 million this year.
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4 July 2023

The Evolving IPEF: Update and Perspectives from Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand

This seminar will provide an overview of IPEF and its evolution, and consider perspectives from three ASEAN members: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Indonesia’s Technology Startups: Voices from the Ecosystem
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3 July 2023

Indonesia’s Technology Startups: Voices from the Ecosystem

This report analyzes the prospects for tech startups in agriculture, the green economy, health, and education.
Rethinking Infrastructure Financing for Southeast Asia in the Post-Pandemic Era
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30 June 2023

Rethinking Infrastructure Financing for Southeast Asia in the Post-Pandemic Era

This report analyzes how the pandemic has impacted investment in infrastructure in Southeast Asia and assesses how infrastructure development can help drive economic recovery and support sustainable growth.
Over the years, forest conversion and degradation have made the rainforests in Borneo a top priority for conservation. Photo credit: iStock/Rita Enes.
Article
30 June 2023

Alam Sehat Lestari: Linking Conservation and Human Health to Preserve Borneo’s Rainforests

An Indonesian nonprofit provides affordable healthcare and alternative livelihoods in West Kalimantan to encourage local communities to protect and preserve climate-critical forests.