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.
Responding to Income Inequality in Asia
Asian governments should introduce policies that do not slow down economic growth, but do spread its benefits more equitably.
PRC Infrastructure: A Lot Done, a Long Way to Go
The country is a prolific builder, but its infrastructure investment needs are and will continue to be enormous.
Connectivity, Competitiveness, Community Guide Mekong Regional Cooperation
Vice-President Stephen Groff shares his views on cooperation among Mekong countries from the 22nd GMS Ministerial Conference in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.