CUHK Study: High-Speed Rail Network Supercharges EV Adoption in China
A working paper reveals that China’s vast high-speed rail network has played a critical yet overlooked role in accelerating the country’s EV adoption.... Read More
East Asia
Beyond Empty Promises: How Hong Kong Can Build Consumer Trust in Sustainability
People want products that align with their health, families, and values, but decades of over-promising have dulled consumer trust.... Read More
Power Imbalance and Increasing Pressures: Looking into the Transboundary Water Governance in the Mekong River
Amid climate change and unequal power dynamics, strengthening transboundary water governance is crucial to the sustainability of the Mekong River.... Read More
Sponge Cities, China’s Nature-based Solutions for Urban Water Management
China’s sponge cities are examples of how integrating nature into urban planning reduces flood risks and supports climate adaptation.... Read More
The State of Plastic Pollution in Southeast Asia and East Asia
OECD’s report shares an overview of the state, challenges, and opportunities of plastic pollution in Southeast Asia and East Asia.... Read More
Looking into the Vehicle Scrapping Program in China
The government of China has expanded its vehicle scrapping program coverage to drive better participation.... Read More
Hong Kong’s Producer Responsibility Schemes for Improved Waste Management
Hong Kong’s government establishes the Producer Responsibility Schemes as a key policy tool in waste management strategy.... Read More
SDG Progress in the Asia-Pacific Is Off-Track
The SDG progress in the Asia-Pacific is significantly off-track, with slow progress, regression, and data gaps.... Read More
Exploring Asia Pacific’s Outlook on Decent Work for All
In its flagship report, the International Labour Organization shared insight and outlook on employment and social aspects in Asia Pacific.... Read More
Indonesia-Japan’s Volcanic Disaster Risk Reduction Loan Project
Indonesia and Japan have signed a 23.1-billion yen loan project for volcanic disaster risk reduction in Indonesia.... Read More