Economy

ASEAN plans to build back cleaner after COVID-19 by investing in sustainable transport, clean energy, and low-carbon agriculture.

Three areas are critical to Southeast Asia's economic recovery: investing in green infrastructure, revenue mobilization, and big data solutions.

A new economic blueprint will help the country create more high-value employment opportunities and harness the latest technology in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The outlook for the internet economy may be rosy but the lack of digital skills in the region may hold back its growth.

A Sustainable Energy for All report says investing in renewables can add $25 billion to the annual GDP, create millions of jobs, and improve resilience.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) groups the 10 ASEAN member states and its 5 regional partners: Australia, the People’s Republic of China, Japan, Republic of Korea, and New Zealand.

A virtual symposium will gather policy makers and stakeholders to explore innovative responses to the COVID-19 crisis.

Regional cooperation is credited for contributing to Asia’s success story, helping countries work together in times of prosperity and crises.

The easing of travel restrictions is expected to help revive economies battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.