Hanoi urged to step up support for OCOP members
Hanoi's One Commune One Product (OCOP) program has plans for the evaluation and classification of approximately 500 additional products in 2024.
22:45, 2024/11/21
Are Vietnamese people living healthier lives?
From sunrise workouts in bustling parks to cleaner meals on family tables, Vietnam is quietly embracing a lifestyle centred on health and wellness.
21:58, 2024/11/11
Hanoi's fight against illegal racing: short-term police crackdown, long-term education key
Given the temporary nature of police intervention, why not educate students about the dangers of racing and illegal driving?
17:24, 2024/11/09
Ethnic minorities want more policies for socio-economic improvement
Delegates at Hanoi's 4th Congress of Ethnic Minorities have expressed their expectations that the city will provide incentives to promote socio-economic development in their area.
23:58, 2020/05/28
Build green to help fend off the next pandemic
Investments in climate-resilient infrastructure should be the centerpiece of the billions of dollars in economic stimulus being used to rebuild Asia’s economies.
09:07, 2020/05/27
Five ways banks can help Asia’s smallest businesses survive Covid-19
The road to recovery post-Covid-19 is full of risks for Asia’s banks. They need to innovate and expand their services to help rebuild the small businesses that provide a lifeline to Asia’s poor.
15:06, 2020/05/26
What’s next for supply chains scrambled by the pandemic?
The pandemic has highlighted the shortcomings of the globalized supply chain model.
10:21, 2020/05/26
Rebooting the economy during Covid-19
Governments in Asia and the Pacific must think about two things when restarting their economies: when to do it and how.
23:44, 2020/04/28
Science-led solutions needed for Lower Mekong region: Experts
Voices, opinions, and experiences from the local community and experts should be taken seriously for any policy making process.
21:31, 2020/04/26
In the Pacific, Covid-19 is changing the way we think about waste management
The pandemic is producing more household waste and increased amounts of dangerous medical waste. We need to manage these changes for our immediate safety and for the long-term welfare of our communities.
08:17, 2020/04/26
Asia should lead the way in producing a novel coronavirus vaccine
The Asia-Pacific region has the expertise and resources to take a leadership role in not only developing a Covid-19 vaccine but distributing it to those who need it most.
16:20, 2020/04/24
We need to act swiftly to avoid further economic damage from Covid-19
With timely and well-targeted programs, policy makers can prevent the health crisis from deepening into a wider economic and financial crisis. This could sow the seeds of economic recovery.
07:28, 2020/04/24
The pandemic combined with climate change is hitting the poor hard
The global response to Covid-19 should also be a springboard for action on climate change resilience so we can narrow the divide between rich and poor and keep everyone safe.
15:08, 2020/04/22
The response to Covid-19 should also be a response to the climate crisis
Now is the time to ramp up actions on resilience so that society can beat the Covid-19 crisis while reducing the impact of climate threats.
21:21, 2020/04/18
Dual threat in the Pacific: Covid-19 and natural hazards
The pandemic demonstrates that disasters are triggered by multidimensional risks and hazards, and that a country’s approach to urban resilience needs to be multifaceted.
10:22, 2020/04/17
Can Covid-19 catalyze Vietnam’s digital transformation?
Covid-19 is a reminder that Vietnam could benefit a great deal from digitalized services and should push the digital agenda even harder and faster.
11:27, 2020/04/16
Covid-19 highlights Asian banks’ vulnerability to US dollar debt
The pandemic provides an opportunity for regional financial cooperation on reforms to make Asian banks more resilient to crises.
10:46, 2020/04/15
Let’s support the supply lines that keep health workers safe from Covid-19
The production processes and supply chains that feed into the production of masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment must be secured.
07:08, 2020/04/09
Maintaining GDP growth should not be Vietnam’s priority now: Fulbright lecturer
Vietnam could pay a costly price if the government decides to end anti-virus measures prematurely to save a few percentage points of GDP growth, said an expert.
20:31, 2020/04/07
Proper disposal of medical waste can help us cope with pandemics
Medical waste disposal is a key part of pandemic planning and recovery that we must get right during the Covid-19 outbreak.
11:33, 2020/04/06
The pandemic may break value chains, but solar energy can still shine
Covid-19 has exposed the vulnerability of energy value chains but solar power could be an indigenous solution to keep the lights on during a crisis.
09:31, 2020/04/05
Let's take bold action on health to avoid future pandemics
The Covid-19 pandemic could be an opportunity to take a more holistic approach to health and well-being, invest in health systems and in resilient supply chains.
15:52, 2020/04/03
Leverage development experience to beat Covid-19
Covid-19 is uncharted territory but development professionals bring a wealth of experience from past crises to rebuild lives, livelihoods, and economies.
15:17, 2020/04/03
We need better social protection to safeguard the poor from Covid-19
According to ADB estimates, the global impact of Covid-19 will range from US$77 billion to US$347 billion in lost output.