Non-tariff barriers including technical barriers posed by standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures can limit the flow of goods and the growth of businesses. ASEAN, through the ASEAN Consultative Committee for Standards and Quality (ACCSQ), is continuously working towards addressing these barriers to ease movements of goods across the region, and with the other …
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Half of ASEAN’s population live in urban areas and an additional 70 million people are forecast to live in ASEAN cities by 2025. Rapid urbanisation has brought challenges such as floods, traffic congestion, and waste problems. Other major trends are impacting urbanisation in ASEAN such as the emergence of digital technologies and growing inequality, and …
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Improving Financing for Asias Public Transportation Projects Asia’s Critical Urban Transport Needs Some of the worlds most bustling cities are in Asia. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), 80% of Asia’s new economic growth will be generated through these urban economies. With most jobs located in cities, 44 million people move to Asia’s cities …
Generating waste is easy, but managing it is difficult Wasting away The world is generating more waste than ever. Waste generated in Asia Pacific is projected to increase from about 802 million tonnes in 2016 to 1.1 trillion tonnes in 2030[1]. In Southeast Asia alone, waste volume has been increasing rapidly since 2000, reaching about …
Changi continues to push the boundaries of what an airport can be to create unique experiences for all who pass through its doors. Sustainability is an integral part of Changi’s business and has been embedded in its operations and developments to ensure sustainable growth for generations to come. Changi’s sustainable efforts ensure that the airport …
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The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) places the micro, small, and medium enterprises at the forefront of its inclusive growth initiatives. Play the video to learn more about DTIs MSME Development Programme as well as other importance efforts to support industries and businesses.
MANILA, 14 July 2017 – The 8th ASEAN Connectivity Symposium was held today in Alabang, Metro Manila, Philippines, to deliberate and debate on the implementation of Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity MPAC 2025. With the theme Harnessing Opportunities and Addressing Challenges in the Implementation of the MPAC 2025, the symposium highlighted that achieving a well-connected …
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MANILA, 13 July 2017 – The Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC 2025) Initiative and Project Concepts Forum was held on 12-13 July 2017 in Alabang, Metro Manila, Philippines, to discuss the development of MPAC 2025 projects and deliberate on challenges related to its implementation. This Forum is indeed timely as it would lay the …
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MANILA, 13 July 2017 – The Philippines as Chair of the ASEAN Connectivity Coordinating Committee (ACCC) will host the 8thASEAN Connectivity Symposium on 14 July 2017 in Alabang, Metro Manila, Philippines to socialise the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity MPAC 2025, and discuss issues related to implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the MPAC 2025. The …