https://www.adb.org/node/1176741 Digitalization is a priority for tax administrations, with investment in tax administration information system (TAIS) often central to reform. Yuhei Chiba 1176741 2026-09-16 https://www.adb.org/node/1176426 Nursing is more than a health investment: it creates skilled jobs for women, allows households to invest in the future, and supports economic growth across Asia and the Pacific. Ayesha Jamshaid De Lorenzo 1176426 2026-09-15 https://www.adb.org/node/1176576 The Kings and Queens Highway is a major land transportation route in Fiji, located on the main island of Viti Levu. A’aron Psalms 1176576 2026-09-15 https://www.adb.org/node/1176241 Heavy rainfall can be difficult to manage in dense areas where roads, sidewalks and buildings cover much of the ground. With fewer open spaces, rainwater has less room to soak into the ground and can quickly flow into drainage systems. Minseo Kim 1176241 2026-09-14 https://www.adb.org/node/1176136 Poverty is not only about the money households have, but also whether individuals can access health care, work, property, and digital services, as well as influence decisions affecting their lives. Arturo Martinez 1176136 2026-09-10 https://www.adb.org/node/1175871 Limited access to finance remains a constraint to inclusive and resilient growth in Tonga, especially for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and particularly for women-owned/led businesses. Isoa Wainiqolo 1175871 2026-09-10 https://www.adb.org/node/1175236 Families living in off-grid communities in the Philippines lack access to electricity for basic household needs. In areas where grid electricity remains unavailable, residents rely on alternatives such as kerosene lamps and diesel generators. Jovie Gil Montajes 1175236 2026-09-08 https://www.adb.org/node/1175221 To widen financial inclusion and boost savings, digital finance must be safer, more useful, and more accessible—and that can help drive the growth of smaller businesses. Adham Khuchkarov 1175221 2026-09-08 https://www.adb.org/node/1175031 Samoa's power system has expanded significantly since 2013, with installed capacity increasing from about 42 megawatts (MW) to more than 90 MW in 2026. Faafetai Golovale-Leiofi 1175031 2026-09-07 https://www.adb.org/node/1174536 Economic integration in Southeast Asia is expanding beyond trade and investment to address supply chain disruptions, digital fragmentation, energy insecurity, and the need for more inclusive growth. Sanchita Basu-Das 1174536 2026-09-03 https://www.adb.org/node/1173981 Better financial reporting and stronger audits reduce uncertainty, improve access to finance, and help governments create the conditions for private investment. Deewas Khadka 1173981 2026-09-01 https://www.adb.org/node/1173436 International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs) provide a common framework for consistent, high-quality public auditing. But understanding the standards is only part of the challenge. Elbek Yusupov 1173436 2026-08-27 https://www.adb.org/node/1173401 Putting mental health and psychosocial support at the heart of primary health care and disaster planning can help communities recover faster and better withstand future shocks. Vasoontara Yiengprugsawan 1173401 2026-08-27 https://www.adb.org/node/1173206 Plastic pollution in the Pasig River is not only a waste management problem but also an information and coordination challenge. Multiple government agencies contribute expertise and carry out complementary responsibilities across the river system. Christine Po King Chan 1173206 2026-08-26 https://www.adb.org/node/1172896 The rapid rise of robo-advisory services in the Republic of Korea (ROK) since 2016 illustrates both the promise and the risks of algorithmic trading. Nayul Kim 1172896 2026-08-25 https://www.adb.org/node/1172901 Population ageing is driving greater demand for health and long-term care across Asia and the Pacific, intensifying pressures on public finances. Najibullah Habib 1172901 2026-08-25 https://www.adb.org/node/1172501 Reversing land degradation in Mongolia requires fewer animals, higher productivity, and farming that restores the land instead of exhausting it. This shift can raise incomes and boost resilience for herders and their families. Au Shion Yee 1172501 2026-08-24 https://www.adb.org/node/1172906 Increasing climate hazards threaten not only public health but also health systems, particularly those in disaster-prone areas. Eduardo P. Banzon 1172906 2026-08-24 https://www.adb.org/node/1172346 Tuvalu faces ongoing challenges sustaining its government-owned maritime fleet. Aging, prolonged maintenance, and service disruptions have weakened fleet reliability.  Tu'i Sikivou 1172346 2026-08-21 https://www.adb.org/node/1171776 Roads and power plants drove the past century’s growth—now digital infrastructure is doing the same job. But real transformation depends less on technology itself than on the institutions, skills, and trust needed to make it work. Antonio García Zaballos 1171776 2026-08-20