New lockdowns in South Asia have dashed hopes for an early recovery. Photo: Skanda Gautam
In the three years before the pandemic, South Asia registered the world's highest rate of economic growth. Now, as a ruinous second wave of Covid-19 sweeps through the region, all of that appears to be undone.LISTEN.
For women with careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the pandemic has widened an already significant gender gap. Zendesk Asia-Pacific COO Wendy Johnstone discusses a new partnership to support Asian women in STEM.READ MORE.
Smog in South Asia before and after lockdown. Photo: Rishi, left, and Shruti Patil, right
As countries adopt massive stimulus packages to get their post-Covid economies moving again, they have a unique opportunity to get them moving towards a green recovery. READ MORE.
In Asia is an in-depth, in-country resource for readers who want to stay abreast of significant events and issues shaping Asia's development, hosted by The Asia Foundation.
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