In the latest edition of Asia Analysis for October 2024, you can read insightful articles from experts in the field discussing key policy topics in the areas of health, government and research
Ending tuberculosis in Asia
For instance, Professor Guy Marks, President of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, provides an editorial emphasising the need to revise the strategy for ending tuberculosis in Asia.
Research and development in Asia
Additionally, Professor Preethi Kesavan, Director of Studies and Head of the School of Advanced Technology and Digital Media at the London School of Business and Finance Singapore, offers an update on research and development in Asia, including Singapore, and discusses health innovation in China.
You can also find a summary of Professor Kesavan’s previous editorials for Open Access Government to learn more about research and innovation in different regions of Asia.
Health: People with dementia
Furthermore, an academic profile from the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing in Japan highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention for people with dementia, along with practical factors influencing nursing home admissions for people with dementia.
Indonesia’s state-owned enterprises can drive the green transition
Professor John Ure, an economist, author, and researcher with extensive experience working for UN agencies and private sector companies across the Asia Pacific and Central Asia, shares valuable insights on how Indonesia’s state-owned enterprises can drive the green transition. Professor Ure argues that Indonesia should transition to a green economy, utilising the profitability of the state-owned enterprises to invest in renewable energy, create local employment opportunities, and attract capital investment.
