Information and communications technology


ADB Finances Electric Ferries in Thailand—First in Southeast Asia
The project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 18,900 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year.

Tags: Transportation, Energy, Information and communications technology, Urban development, Thailand

How G20 Can Ensure Digital Transformation: Development for All
This op-ed from ERIA examines what G20 can do to advance digital transformation and digital trade.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Indonesia, Economy, ASEAN

Digital Technology Adoption and Indonesia’s MSMEs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This paper discusses Indonesia’s MSMEs during the COVID-19 pandemic and the digital transformation they pursue.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Indonesia, Private sector development, COVID-19, MSMEs, SMEs

Building Tokyo into a City That Is 'Sustainable into the Future'
The plan entails three pillars: green, digital, and inclusive.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Energy, Environment, Economy, Urban development, Gender and development, 2022 Videos

Access to Credit, Technology Solutions, and Digital Services Key to MSMEs' Survival
Lack of access to credit and digital tools hindering the growth of small businesses across the region.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Private sector development, MSMEs, SMEs, 2022 Videos

Ensure Women Are the Architects and Beneficiaries of Efforts to Build Back Stronger and Better
Nothing less than a transformative approach is necessary to build a sustainable inclusive and prosperous future for the region.

Tags: Gender and development, Information and communications technology, Economics, Cambodia, 2022 Videos, Sustainable Development Goals

Southeast Asia Should Accelerate Build-Up of Digital Capabilities
Arming small businesses with digital tools is key to ensuring SMEs survive and thrive amid challenges posed by the pandemic.

Tags: Information and communications technology, SMEs, 2022 Videos

Building a Green and Smart City in Indonesia’s New Capital
The capital will be relocated to an area covered by BIMP-EAGA where it could help drive the subregion’s development and growth.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Indonesia, Economy, Governance and public sector management

Why Southeast Asia Needs to Embrace Sustainable Tourism
As the region starts reviving travel, there is a growing consensus the pandemic is an opportunity to fix structural issues that have plagued tourism over the years and rebuild it greener.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Tourism, Economy, Health, Environment, Transportation

ASEAN Makes Good Progress in Reducing Trade Costs, Says UN Survey
The average implementation rate in ASEAN is 79%, higher than the Asia–Pacific regional average of 64.9%.

Tags: COVID-19, Economy, Trade and industry, Information and communications technology, ASEAN

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