Southeast Asia's emerging megacities must prioritize people

Authorities should rethink urban infrastructure to build sustainable future

20241015 Manila

The population of Manila is expected to double in size by 2050. © Reuters

Jaime Urquijo is the chief sustainability and risk officer at Ayala Corp.

Southeast Asia is standing on the cusp of the era of the megacity. By 2050, over 65% of the region's population is expected to live in urban areas, driven by rapid growth and the concentration of diverse opportunities in compact spaces.

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