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Southeast Asia is a major hotspot for plastic pollution. Photo credit: iStock/richcarey.
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8 September 2021

How Augmented Reality Is Driving Action in the Plastic Pandemic

Kay Vasey, founder of MeshMinds Foundation, details some pointers on helping launch an AR-powered campaign for UNEP.
To address the issue of lack of awareness of cloud services, cloud technology should be presented early on in educational settings to promote familiarity and skills development. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
8 September 2021

How Policy Makers Can Help Startups Leverage Cloud Computing

Policies should foster vibrant start-up ecosystems, enabled by foundational technologies, such as cloud computing.
SERD Policy Talk: Reshaping Cities in the Post-COVID-19 World
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31 August 2021

Reshaping Cities in the Post-COVID-19 World

This report is based on a webinar that examined the challenges faced by cities in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also highlights policy actions stakeholders need to adopt to make cities more resilient.
Event
26 August 2021

Promoting Inclusive Finance

This webinar explored the catalytic role of financial inclusion to attain the SDGs and support more inclusive development.
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Publication
26 August 2021

Cloud Computing as a Key Enabler for Tech Start-Ups across Asia and the Pacific

This paper from the Asian Development Bank looks at the opportunities and challenges for start-ups in deploying the cloud and examines how policymakers can help start-ups make the most of cloud-computing technologies.
Big data can help countries track vaccine rollout and ensure that vaccines are stored within a precise temperature range, preserving their quality along the distribution chain. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
26 August 2021

5 Ways Big Data Can Spur Southeast Asia Recovery in the Wake of the Pandemic

The technology can help governments respond swiftly to crises, improve services, and enhance resilience to future shocks.
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Publication
25 August 2021

Capturing the Digital Economy: A Proposed Measurement Framework and Its Applications

This report from the Asian Development Bank proposes a framework to measure the digital economy.
Book cover Key Indicators 2021
Publication
25 August 2021

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021

This publication from the Asian Development Bank provides economic, financial, social, and environmental statistics, as well as select SDG indicators, about ADB member countries.
Fund flows into environmental, social and governance investments in Asia and across the globe rose to $544.3 billion in 2020, more than double issuances in the previous year. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
25 August 2021

Charting the Future of Green Finance in Asia

Encouraging trends have emerged that point toward the deepening of environmental, social, and governance agendas across the region.
A startup should be nimble and be able to pivot when needed. Photo credit: iStock/ismagilov.
Article
20 August 2021

3 Essential Tips on Starting a Business during a Pandemic

Solve pain points, pivot, and prepare to fail, advised up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
Event
19 August 2021

Sustainable Recovery Pathways in Southeast Asia

This LEAP webinar examined Southeast Asia's growth path in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Publication
17 August 2021

The Value of Unmanned Aerial Systems for Power Utilities in Developing Asia

This paper looks at how unmanned aerial systems, like drones, are helping address challenges in the energy sector.
Thanks to the cloud, countries all over the world have been able to offer distance learning to students amid the pandemic. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
16 August 2021

How Governments Can Embrace the Cloud More Effectively

They need to provide the right policies, set up a clear strategy and adoption plan, and ensure experts are in place to help with the implementation.
With micro-entrepreneurs as their target market, Aeloi designed their solution so that small business owners can get the loan through SMS. Photo credit: Courtesy of Aeloi.
Article
6 August 2021

This Fintech Social Enterprise Leans on Low- and High-Tech Solutions to Help MSMEs Get Better Access to Credit

Aeloi Technologies, the winner of ADB’s smart cities datathon, wants to help bridge the $8.1-trillion credit gap facing MSMEs worldwide.
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the travel and tourism industry in Southeast Asia enjoyed brisk business.
Article
4 August 2021

5 Key Initiatives to Safely Reopen Borders in ASEAN

High on the agenda are the drafting of a travel corridor arrangement framework, digital tools for seamless travel, and common guidelines on hygiene and safety.