Health


Preparing for Drought during a Pandemic
A UNESCAP–ASEAN report urges policy makers to include climate action and adaption in COVID-19 stimulus packages.

Tags: ASEAN, Climate change and disaster risk management, COVID-19, Health, Environment, Agriculture and food security, Economy

Eliminating Malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion
Financial resource mobilization by the Malaria Trust Fund has helped eradicate malaria and build strong foundations for health systems in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Tags: Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Viet Nam, Health, Finance

Platform to Curate Innovative Solutions Addressing COVID-19 Challenges Needed, Says ADB Paper
With such a tool, stakeholders and policy makers can quickly identify solutions.

Tags: COVID-19, Health

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trade and Development: Transitioning to a New Normal
This report looks at the economic impact of the pandemic and warns that the crisis could send more people into extreme poverty.

Tags: COVID-19, Health, Economy, Social development and poverty, Trade and industry

Asia Needs to Leverage Stronger Regional Cooperation to Boost COVID-19 Recovery — ADB
New ADB book explores opportunities for countries to work together to rebuild.

Tags: COVID-19, ASEAN, Regional cooperation and integration, Sustainable Development Goals, Trade and industry, Climate change and disaster risk management, Health

ADB Hackathon Seeks Pitches for Digital Solutions to Spur Travel
ADB launches hackathon to find digital solutions to revive tourism in Southeast Asia.

Tags: ASEAN, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, Tourism, COVID-19, Health, Transportation

ADB Allocates $20 Million to Help Developing Members Access Vaccines for COVID-19
The funds will be used to develop countries’ readiness to distribute the vaccine to citizens.

Tags: COVID-19, Health

ASEAN Leaders Commit to Use Digital Tools to Spur Tourism
Technology should be used to enhance the sector’s competitiveness, facilitate growth, and develop sustainable tourism.

Tags: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam, ASEAN, COVID-19, Health, Tourism

Southeast Asia’s Internet Economy to Grow in 2020 despite COVID-19, Says New Report
Region on track to hit $310 billion in gross merchandise value by 2025.

Tags: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam, ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Health, Education

Public Health Innovations for COVID-19: Finding, Trusting, and Scaling Innovation
This paper provides an overview of innovative solutions that can bolster public health responses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: COVID-19, Information and communications technology, Health

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