asia

For state-owned power utility companies in the Pacific, it’s time to cut the cord

State-owned power companies in the Pacific are increasingly becoming a fiscal risk in part due to their outdated management practices.…

5 years ago

Hong Kong widens COVID-19 vaccine scheme to under 30s

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong authorities said on Thursday that the city’s vaccine scheme would be widened to include…

5 years ago

World stocks hit record high as bond yields ease

TOKYO (Reuters) -Global stock markets rose to a record high on Wednesday as bond yields eased after data showed U.S.…

5 years ago

Asia shares loiter as S&P futures climb fresh peak

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian share markets lagged on Thursday as U.S. stock futures nudged to another record high after the…

5 years ago

Asian shares ease from three-week highs, dollar retreats

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares pulled back from a three-week high on Wednesday, dragged lower by Chinese stocks, though investors…

5 years ago

Here’s how we can get more people in Asia and the Pacific connected to the internet

Everyone should have reliable access to the internet. If we face another situation like COVID-19 in the future, enhanced internet…

5 years ago

Why aren’t students in Asia getting the education they need?

By Kirsty Newman, Elisabetta Gentile Local decision makers, civil society, teachers, and parents need to be engaged with and driving reforms if…

5 years ago

Fintech can drive a strong post-COVID-19 recovery in Asia

The pandemic has highlighted the power of digital technology. Now is the time to harness this power for inclusive growth…

5 years ago

New technology helping rebuild Nepal’s quake-hit schools better, and faster

By Naresh Giri Effective project implementation demands real-time monitoring of construction progress and quality in the field. Thanks to technology, real-time…

5 years ago

University-industry collaboration at the heart of knowledge-based economic growth

By Brajesh Panth, Shanti Jagannathan The Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China offer 4 lessons for developing countries to…

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