COVID-19 to Impact Lao PDR Growth, Debt in 2020
Lao PDR’s economic growth is projected to decline in 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures to contain its spread,...
Use SDGs and Paris Agreement to Guide Recovery from COVID-19
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly...
Explainer: EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 – Bringing nature back into our lives
1. What is the new 2030 Biodiversity Strategy?
The new 2030 Biodiversity Strategy is a comprehensive, systemic and ambitious long-term plan for protecting nature and...
The Covid-19 crisis is hurting but not halting global growth in renewable power capacity
The world is set to build fewer wind turbines, solar plants and other installations that produce renewable electricity this year because of the impact...
Best Educational Software For Students
Amid the excitement of preparing to start your new school year, you are definitely all set with your notebooks and coursework books all packed...
Border controls in Schengen due to coronavirus: what can the EU do?
Travelling freely in the EU was until two months ago a given for most Europeans, but restrictions introduced to halt the spread of the...
Reading the Tea Leaves
The first ever International Tea Day, backed by the United Nations, takes place on 21 May. We take a look at the challenges facing...
ADB’s 2019 Operations Reach $33.74 Billion
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) projects, programs, and other development support for its developing members in Asia and the Pacific amounted to $33.74 billion...
Horn of Africa Borderland Communities can Achieve Economic Prosperity
Borderlands across the Horn of Africa are isolated, poor, and insecure, yet they hold real economic potential driven by a wealth of natural resources...
Tips on saving money when buying a pre-registered car
With the hefty price tags and high depreciation rates, it is no surprise that drivers are leaning towards secondhand cars more instead of brand...