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The Power of Retail Bonds: A Stable Funding Source for Asian Governments
Retail bonds provide stability, attract individual investors, and support financial literacy in Asia's growing bond market.
How to Improve Sustainable Regional Integration in CAREC Economies
Despite the increasing significance of regional integration, limited empirical evidence exists to compute and measure its levels using digital and sustainable development dimensions and related indicators in the member economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Centra
Three Ways to Boost Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for Universal Health Care
Countries can narrow economic and social inequalities, and deliver on long-term commitments to sexual and reproductive health and rights, by prioritizing universal health care.
Why Singapore’s Ecosystem for Technology Startups Is among the Best
Singapore has a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures and develops technology-based startups.
A Circular Economy Solution to Transform Plastic Waste into Sustainable Concrete
A startup based in Hong Kong, China has developed a circular economy model for a plastic waste solution that promises to transform the buildings sector.
For Cambodia, Celebration and New Trade Challenges
Cambodia is about to graduate from least developed country status. It should accelerate trade reforms to address the challenges its new status will bring.
How Seoul Eased Traffic Congestion and Reduced Pollution through Bike Sharing
Ttareungyi Bike, Seoul’s public share bike network, was officially launched in 2015, after a year of pilot operations. Since then, it has had enormous impact in terms of relieving traffic congestion and mitigating emissions.
Tax Reform: Learning from Hong Kong, China’s Reform Challenges
Hong Kong, China’s system and prudent approach to fiscal policy are two of the pillars of its success. Despite this, population aging and climate change will require effective tax reforms to ensure fiscal sustainability but also continued competitiveness—an all-too-common challenge for economies across the region.
How Economic Empowerment Reduces Violence Against Pacific Women
A safe work environment and women’s economic autonomy are drivers of growth and good development. They also protect girls and women from violence.
It is Time for Bathrooms in Asia and the Pacific to Accommodate People of All Genders
Sexual and gender minorities, sometimes identified under the umbrella terms SOGIESC and LGBTQI+, have special needs in terms of sanitation. Many of these can be met with some basic actions by governments and the private sector in Asia and the Pacific.
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The Asian Development Blog is a forum for high-quality commentary and insights from ADB staff and other development experts about issues and challenges facing Asia and the Pacific.
The views expressed in these blogs are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Asian Development Bank, its management, its Board of Directors, or its members.