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AI helping modernise trade across Asia and the Pacific, though adoption gaps remain

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

AI helping modernise trade across Asia and the Pacific, though adoption gaps remain

Artificial intelligence is reshaping trade processes across Asia and the Pacific. However, despite growing interest, most economies have yet to deploy the technology at scale, according to a new study …

11 Jul 2026

Stronger policy signals needed to unlock US$200 billion in Asean energy investment amid global uncertainties

Indonesia needs clear and deliberate policies to counter global protectionism and short-term defences shaping today’s markets, which are …

London conferred Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize at award ceremony

The eighth edition of the prestigious global award for urban excellence also recognised Antwerp, Budapest, Guangzhou, Taipei, and …

From aspirations to action: World Cities Summit 2026 celebrates milestone 10th edition

The 10th edition of the World Cities Summit (WCS) 2026 opened today, marking an important milestone in reinforcing …

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19 May 2026

Weaving stronger cities in the Pacific together

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Weaving stronger cities in the Pacific together

Ecosperity Week 2026 returns to chart Asia’s path to a sustainable 2030

26 April 2026

Asia-Pacific governments endorse landmark Baku-Bangkok Declaration on advancing societies for all ages

25 March 2026

Housing as climate resilience in Asia-Pacific cities

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Housing as climate resilience in Asia-Pacific cities

22 January 2026

Asean Power Grid: Accelerating the region’s energy transition

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Asean Power Grid: Accelerating the region’s energy transition

3 December 2025

Asian and Pacific governments explore how to close the US$4 trillion development financing gap

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Asian and Pacific governments explore how to close the US$4 trillion development financing gap

27 November 2025

Asia's urban resilience depends on integrated, inclusive growth

9 October 2025

Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2025: Indonesia emerges as a regional gravity centre for green investment

22 September 2025

Sustainable Development Impact Meetings 2025 to foster collaboration on shared challenges

30 August 2025

Private investments vital to plug the Philippines US$72 billion climate finance gap

29 July 2025

Lao government, international NGOs lead efforts to strengthen climate resilience in health sector

Capital Markets Malaysia expands Simplified ESG Disclosure Guide with a GHG emission calculator for SMEs

2 July 2025

Lisbon becomes first European capital with city-wide reusable cup system

12 May 2025

Digitalisation can reduce persistent inequality in Asia and the Pacific

25 March 2025

Political leadership roles in 2025: Men continue to dominate

3 March 2025

Ballooning debt service payments in poorest countries reach alarming levels, UNDP warns

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