Tag: sustainable development

The World Bank Group is seeking consultations for its Country Partnership Framework with Bhutan, aimed at fostering sustainable development. Stakeholder ...

In a significant move, Singapore's Prime Minister indicated the nation’s escalating interest in nuclear power during his recent budget speech. ...

Bhutan has released findings from its inaugural red panda population survey, conducted in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund. This ...

At the 9th AIIB Annual Meeting, Uzbekistan cemented its commitment to sustainable development through landmark agreements with the Asian Infrastructure ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced plans to bolster the resilience of rural women in Tajikistan through targeted support ...

The UNDP emphasizes the importance of strengthening social protection systems in Lao PDR to create a more resilient future. By ...

Indonesia is enhancing its healthcare sector by promoting marine biopharmaceuticals, leveraging its rich biodiversity. This initiative aims to foster innovation ...

Singapore is intensifying its efforts toward decarbonisation by enhancing its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and boosting energy investments. This commitment ...

Mongolia has entered into a groundbreaking conservation agreement with The Nature Conservancy, aiming to protect its unique ecosystems and biodiversity. ...

Cambodia and Laos are enhancing their nuclear capabilities through a comprehensive workforce training program, bolstered by support from Vietnam and ...

Bhutan is actively seeking joint venture investments to tap into its vast hydropower potential, aiming to boost economic growth and ...

Rogun Dam, the towering marvel in Tajikistan, is set to transform Central Asia's energy landscape. Once completed, it will be ...

Thailand is set to transform its economic landscape with ambitious high-speed rail and land bridge projects. These initiatives aim to ...

Gevorg Sargsyan has been appointed as the World Bank Group Country Manager for Sri Lanka, a role crucial for facilitating ...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced a partnership with the Maldives to combat climate change and other pressing ...

India and France have joined forces to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), aiming to enhance energy security and reduce ...

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has deepened, with millions facing acute food insecurity and lack of essential services. The Center ...

Mongolia's mining boom, while fueling economic growth, has significant hidden costs. Environmental degradation, social displacement, and inequitable wealth distribution threaten ...

The World Health Organization has officially validated Pakistan’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem. This milestone reflects years ...

The WFP Lao PDR Country Brief for August 2024 highlights ongoing efforts to combat food insecurity in the region. Focused ...