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An estimated 155.2 million people in developing Asia–Pacific lived in extreme poverty as of last year, 67.8 million greater than it would have been without the pandemic and the increased cost-of-living crisis

Cybersecurity controls and encryption protocols can secure central bank digital currency transactions for faster, transparent movement of money across borders.

An ADB-backed program is helping the country improve its investment climate to attain high-income status by 2045 and transition to a low-carbon economy.

Universities can demonstrate crucial leadership in the global race toward net zero as well as serve as living labs that can test solutions at scale. They also have engaged staff and students who are dedicated to combating climate change.

Improving quality of incubators and accelerators, financial access for early-stage startups, and talent development are needed to bolster startups, says ADB report.

Digital tools and resources can help NGOs dramatically reduce workloads and increase productivity.

Accounting for about 15% of the world’s population, people with disability matter for both societal and economic development.

Investing in downstream LNG infrastructure is not a step back from the region's ambitious climate objectives as long as governments continue adopting clean energy technologies

The planned Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines Power Integration may be the next multilateral power trading project.

An ADB study sees airlines recovering 90% of their capacity by the end of 2023, but the path to full recovery will be challenging.

Shifting to a fast-charging network entails bringing down the cost of installation, improving EV infrastructure, making chargers more affordable, and standardizing charging systems. 

Two landmark laws enacted in 2019 defined national policy to foster the growth of startups, in turn, spurring the development of the ecosystem.