This year marks the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, and while an end to the pandemic is in sight, it is far from over with the consequences to be felt for decades to come. […]
A public health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic destroys economic growth and pushes millions into poverty. Without policy interventions, it will also worsen income inequality. As of June 16, 2020, there have been more than […]
For the past 50 years the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been tracking and helping to improve the prosperity, inclusiveness, and sustainable livelihoods for inhabitants of the Asia-Pacific region. Its latest annual statistical report, Key […]
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Health Organization (WHO) in Manila last Friday (Feb 8) may one day result in universal healthcare throughout the region. The agreement […]
In an effort to reduce the impact of drought on two of Cambodia’s most at-risk provinces, Kampot and Takeo, United Nation Development Program (UNDP) Cambodia and DanChurchAid (DCA) have joined together to establish two new provincial drought […]
The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries have made stunning progress over the past quarter century. Once plagued by poverty, they are now economic success stories. The GMS Economic Cooperation Program (GECP) has contributed significantly to […]
Senior policy makers from across the Asia-Pacific have taken the first steps in improving the regions preparedness to meet natural disasters with the establishment of the Asia-Pacific Disaster Resilience Network (APDRN). The initiative was among […]
In Thailand English-language News for May 26, 2017, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells us about: • 00:40 |  The Department of Fine Arts (DFA) has announced that work on the royal crematorium for the cremation of the late king […]