The Road to Sustainable Cities

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Issue 14
June-July 2021
The Road to Sustainable Cities
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8 Jul 2021
ASEAN Identity and Community Building, Environment
Promoting Smart and Sustainable Urbanisation in ASEAN: Progress and Challenges
Cities are at the frontline of key global trends and challenges affecting the region, from pandemic to climate change and digitalisation to inclusive growth. Around half of ASEAN’s people already live in urban areas, and by 2025, a further 70 million p
24 Jul 2021
Environment
Shaping Smarter ASEAN Cities: The Path Towards Environmentally Sustainable Cities
The last few decades saw the dramatic expansion of megacities in Southeast Asia. The region has one of the fastest growing rates of urbanisation, with more than half of its residents living in urban areas.
24 Jul 2021
Environment
Confronting Urban Transport Woes in Southeast Asia
The COVID-19 pandemic may have restricted mobility for most of us who live in ASEAN’s bustling cities, but the reality is we still have to travel within our city’s confines using private or public transport. We sleep and wake up to inescapable sounds o
24 Jul 2021
Culture
Building Greater Understanding and Tolerance in a Troubled World
We live in a troubled world of cultural pessimism where greater understanding and tolerance are becoming somewhat elusive. Worldwide, conflicts are getting longer and more complex, with some lasting 20 years on average.
24 Jul 2021
Culture
The Land of Gold, Spices and Coconuts: India’s Voyage to Southeast Asia
The monsoon winds that blew trading ships from India to Southeast Asia over the centuries also ushered in a deep cultural relationship that has continued until today. The maritime route began at either the Coromandel coast or the coast of the Bay of Be
24 Jul 2021
Culture
Understanding India’s ties to Southeast Asia through Literature
Novels that delve into the rich and colourful ties between India and Southeast Asia are still nascent. Here, The ASEAN is delighted to introduce two literary treasures written by two talented Indian authors. They created compelling fictional characters
24 Jul 2021
Culture
The Beats of Indian-Southeast Asian Tunes
Indian music is a reflection of the rich cultural traditions and history of India. Its unique sounds have created legions of fans around the world and influenced the global music scene.
8 Sep 2022
ASEAN Identity and Community Building, Environment
Capturing the Urban Opportunity in Southeast Asia
Executive Director Maimunah Mohd Sharif shares with The ASEAN how good urban governance is crucial to ensure urbanisation leads to equitable and sustainable growth.
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