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In a southern village in India, fishermen are supplying plastics from the ocean for road building. What are some of the commercial opportunities arising from ocean challenges? Read our paper on ocean sustainability in the Indian Ocean Rim.

Weekly Digest   Issue #16         World Earth Day   A rapid loss of plant and animal diversity—both through species extinction and declining population numbers—threatens not only wildlife but also our future food supplies. How can modern agriculture boost biodiversity? We discuss best practices ahead of World Earth Day.   READ MORE →

Economic Development The EIU Digital Economy Podcast: Asia's digital rise   Our latest episode explores the reasons why the balance of power in the digital economy is moving East. Host Pete Swabey is joined by Ayesha Khanna, CEO of ADDO AI, and Jason Davis, associate professor at the business school INSEAD.   LISTEN NOW → Cities & Infrastructure Smarter housing for a crowded world   In the face of a growing housing crisis, urban planners and designers are turning to digital technology to optimise human habitation. This blog post charts new directions in housing innovation.   READ BLOG → Technology & Innovation The transparent business barometer   Which part of the world is best prepared for the opportunities and challenges of a changing data-privacy landscape? The US comes out on top of our transparent business barometer, while Europe ranks the lowest.   DOWNLOAD REPORT →       FROM THE ECONOMIST       The trouble with tech unicorns   Tech’s new stars have it all—except a path to high profits           Charging ahead   Big carmakers are placing vast bets on electric vehicles             UPCOMING EVENTS       As with all things digital, the benefits of greater efficiency and convenience come at the cost of increasing vulnerabilities and pushback from the public. From cyber-security to transport and infrastructure, and crime prevention to the health and wellbeing of urbanites, what are the unique aspects of safe cities in Asia? Register to attend the first edition of Safe Cites Summit before May 31st and save 15% off the super early bird rate with code EIU15.

 

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