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Is smart density the way forward for Bangladesh?
With sensible planning, dense settlements can ensure higher economic productivity and create a vibrant labour market.
Indonesia’s food system future depends on ability to adapt to climate change
Price volatility matters a lot to Indonesia’s quest for food security, as consumers tend to shift their behavior in response to price increases.
Shocking wallpad hacking case lays bare perils of smart technology
The paper calls on the government to refrain from overreacting and coming up with stifling regulations, despite the shocking incident
Financing climate adaptation
One of the greatest barriers to developing renewable energy technology companies is limited access to financing.
India at the heart of Asian power matrix
In the coming decades, Asian politics is bound to see a flurry of activity, with the rise of China and the reconfiguration of international relations.
Coexisting with Covid-19: Many will be infected but fewer will get severe disease
As the cumulative number of cases increases with time, so will the cumulative ICU and death numbers.
Southeast Asia’s migrant labour dilemma
Instead of curbing citizens’ freedom to work abroad, countries should improve labour standards.
Reframing plastic pollution requires incentives for producers, consumers
In conjunction with the incentives and disincentives towards the business sectors, education and raising awareness is also crucial to change the way consumers choose their…
China, Asean should sign South China Sea code of conduct soon
The omission of the South China Sea in public statements is glaring, as it is the one issue that China and the 10-member Asean need to address