Can Services Sustain the PRC's Economic Growth?
Beijing must be far bolder if the services sector is to become a more powerful and sustainable engine of economic growth and job creation.
The Benefits of South-South Knowledge Sharing for Asia-Pacific
The joint ADB-PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative is launching a website to serve as a platform for sharing the PRC’s experiences, methods, ideas and opinions on what works and what doesn’t in development.
Keeping the 'Private' in PPPs in the PRC
To attract the private sector, it needs to be given a fair chance of competing for PPPs and turning enough of a profit to recover their investment in the People’s Republic of China.
What Drives Credit Spreads of PRC Corporate Bonds?
Our empirical evidence indicates that PRC corporate bond credit spreads are significantly related to both micro and macro risk factors.
Overhauling Logistics Can Make Our Cities More Livable
Chongqing may provide the inspiration for other Asian cities to reform their logistics systems and improve their livability.
It’s Air-pocalypse Now in Beijing – But the Future is Brighter
Although the city’s air pollution problems won’t disappear overnight, authorities are finally pursuing long-term solutions.
Is Asia's Growth Independent of the West?
For now, Asia does not yet appear to be decoupling from the world economy.
Want Livable Cities in Asia? Integrate Transport, Urban Planning
Transit-oriented development combines spatial planning with urban transport.
Asia Needs Both Hard Infrastructure, Software
Vice-President Stephen Groff gives an update from the Beijing launch of the PRC-led Belt and Road Initiative.
Can Asia Take the Next Step to High-Income?
Moving beyond middle-income status through sustained rapid growth is the natural next step for the region.