ADB supports Alternergy's 1st green corporate loan
The Asian Development Bank has provided support to renewable energy developer Alternergy Holdings Corp. in securing its first green corporate loan.
Source: philstar.com
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Asia-Pacific unprepared for aging challenges: ADB
The number of people aged 60 and older in developing Asia and the Pacific is set to nearly double by 2050 to 1.2 billion - or about a quarter of the total population - significantly increasing the need for pension and welfare programmes as well as health care services.
Source: vietnamnews.vn
Weekly links October 6: research into policy guidelines, driving and empowerment or lack thereof, working from home and productivity, we are hiring, and more….
This week's links include adapting questionnaires to deal with shocks, advice on how to translate research into policy advice, Tim Harford praises random allocation of grants, and more...
Source: worldbank.org
Experts urge social protection for gig workers amidst growing digital economy
The rise of gig work makes it important that workers be given social protection since they may not have access to pensions, health insurance or unemployment benefits.
Source: dawn.com
Southeast Asia moves closer to economic unity with new regional payments system
The scheme is aimed to support cross-border economic activities in the goal of implementing an inclusive financial ecosystem around the region.
Source: nbcchicago.com