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Asia 'Megacities' Face Infrastructure Timebomb

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Published on Wednesday, 15 August 2012 14:23
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Asian nations must act quickly to protect their cities from flooding and other natural disasters as rapid urbanisation raises environmental risks, the Asian Development Bank said Wednesday. Major investment in infrastructure and smarter urban planning -- focused on green growth -- are the only routes to curbing the impact of such catastrophes as the region's metropolises expand. Read More

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