https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=knowledge-economy&parent=enterpriseKnowledge economy RSS feeds.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:04:00 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/innovation-leads-economies-out-of-crises/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/innovation-leads-economies-out-of-crises/Innovation is leading countries across regions to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:14:01 GMT+0000Jose Galanghttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/covid-19-disruptions-hurt-schoolkids-the-most/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/covid-19-disruptions-hurt-schoolkids-the-most/COVID-19 lockdowns have stunted schoolchildren and youth development, but the damage can be reversed. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:14:12 GMT+0000Jose Galanghttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/asia-pacifics-runaway-white-elephant-projects/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/asia-pacifics-runaway-white-elephant-projects/As 2020 draws to a close, SciDev.Net reflects on some of Asia Pacific’s white elephant projects. Thu, 31 Dec 2020 05:03:42 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/innovation-activity-moving-towards-asia/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/innovation-activity-moving-towards-asia/Innovation activity gradually moving to Asia from the affluent West — Global Innovation Index. Mon, 7 Sep 2020 05:11:55 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/stem-education-in-changing-employment-landscape/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/stem-education-in-changing-employment-landscape/STEM education has become vital in a world influenced heavily by science and technology. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:40:43 GMT+0000Paul Tenghttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/indian-portal-one-stop-shop-on-silk-research-route/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/indian-portal-one-stop-shop-on-silk-research-route/An Indian web portal, SeriPort, serves as a one-stop shop for everything on silk production and use. Sat, 3 Sep 2016 10:11:38 GMT+0000S. Singhhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/indian-science-congress-losing-the-plot/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/indian-science-congress-losing-the-plot/Non-science steals the thunder at the 103rd Indian Science Congress. Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:33:24 GMT+0000Madhukara Puttyhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/of-mawlawis-and-molecules/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/of-mawlawis-and-molecules/The Mustafa Prize hints at Islamic science’s golden age while awarding today’s achievers, says Ranjit Devraj. Wed, 30 Dec 2015 10:19:06 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/altmetrics-audience-connect-research-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/altmetrics-audience-connect-research-1/Juan Pablo Alperin & Alessandra Bordini with tips for using ‘altmetrics’ to learn about and engage with audiences. Mon, 21 Dec 2015 03:35:00 GMT+0000Juan Pablo Alperin, Alessandra Bordinihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/multimedia/e-libraries-transform-scholarship-in-myanmar/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/multimedia/e-libraries-transform-scholarship-in-myanmar/This photo essay explores how e-libraries are linking universities in Myanmar to the world after decades of isolation. Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:26:17 GMT+0000Rima Kuprytehttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/asia-pacific-analysis-on-asians-topping-science-and-math/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/asia-pacific-analysis-on-asians-topping-science-and-math/There’s more to why five from Asia topped the OECD global rankings in science and math, says Crispin Maslog. Thu, 28 May 2015 06:36:57 GMT+0000Crispin Masloghttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/ebola-rumours-misinformation-west-africa-2/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/ebola-rumours-misinformation-west-africa-2/Rumours about Ebola generated social challenges that were real but surmountable, finds Amzath Fassasi. Wed, 6 May 2015 02:22:44 GMT+0000Amzath Fassassihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/mythology-hijacks-indian-science-meet/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/mythology-hijacks-indian-science-meet/Presentations based on mythology grabbed attention at this year's edition of the Indian Science Congress. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 04:42:20 GMT+0000Padmaparna Ghoshhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/bangladesh-s-s-t-revolution-has-hitches/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/bangladesh-s-s-t-revolution-has-hitches/Bangladesh aims for a technology-based future, but can it sustain the necessary investment? Naimul Haq reports. Wed, 29 Oct 2014 06:01:27 GMT+0000Naimul Haqhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/online-sids-development-course-revived-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/online-sids-development-course-revived-1/A sustainable development course first mooted in 2005 may finally be offered to small island developing states. Thu, 9 Oct 2014 03:16:38 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/state-of-the-tropics-sees-universities-reach-out-to-society-2/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/state-of-the-tropics-sees-universities-reach-out-to-society-2/The critical issues facing the tropics will be assessed by an elite group of institutes to ‘create a brighter future’. Sun, 27 Jul 2014 01:38:17 GMT+0000Paulo Rebêlohttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/china-and-nepal-agree-to-cooperate-on-mountain-science-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/china-and-nepal-agree-to-cooperate-on-mountain-science-1/The deal aims to spur sustainable development by sharing knowledge on environmental change on the Tibetan plateau. Thu, 1 May 2014 01:56:16 GMT+0000Bhrikuti Raihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/pacific-archaeology-offers-model-for-development-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/pacific-archaeology-offers-model-for-development-1/Getting communities involved in uncovering their past can aid tourism and strengthen local ties, say researchers. Sat, 9 Nov 2013 01:27:10 GMT+0000Michelle Dobrovolnyhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/wikipedia-in-indian-languages-on-mobile-phones/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/wikipedia-in-indian-languages-on-mobile-phones/Indians are accessing Wikipedia content in several regional languages via mobile phones. Tue, 15 Oct 2013 05:30:19 GMT+0000Megha Prakashhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/how-can-asean-nations-go-up-in-innovation-rankings/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/how-can-asean-nations-go-up-in-innovation-rankings/ASEAN could use the 2013 Global Innovation Index as a guide to drive innovation, says an economist. Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:14:13 GMT+0000Anna Valmero