Bond markets and borrowing: How Asia’s developing countries are managing the pandemic
The pandemic has shown central bankers and public debt managers that innovation and creativity are needed to maintain borrowing opportunities and keep local currency bond markets functioning.
Linking Asia’s financial markets will help the region respond to the next crisis
Just as past crises triggered international and regional financial cooperation, the pandemic offers an opportunity to collectively improve financial resilience and soundness.
Does good governance matter for post-pandemic economic growth recovery?
Post-COVID economic recovery could be delayed in countries with poor track records on governance.
For Southeast Asian employers, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a chance to create jobs
Companies deploying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and investing in reskilling and upskilling for digital occupations, are likely to recover faster from the impact of the pandemic.
金融科技可驱动亚洲实现强劲的疫后复苏
疫情凸显了数字技术的力量。我们必须利用这一力量来促进包容性增长，使社区能够度过危机，实现繁荣发展，尤其是在贫困和偏远地区。
Fintech can drive a strong post-COVID-19 recovery in Asia
The pandemic has highlighted the power of digital technology. Now is the time to harness this power for inclusive growth so that communities, especially in poor and remote areas, can survive the crisis and thrive.
Deal or no deal: Asia needs to craft innovative partnerships to pay for infrastructure
Developing economies in Asia have for years relied on partnerships with the private sector to pay for infrastructure projects. That could be in jeopardy during the pandemic.
Businesses need to take a green path to recovery after COVID-19
To ensure that we have an economic recovery that benefits people and the planet, we should scale up investments in businesses that provide environmental benefits.
Southeast Asia needs high-performing public sector to beat COVID-19
To respond to the challenges of the pandemic and deliver services effectively, a professional civil service needs to build the values, culture and skills required to respond to complex demands and challenges.
RCEP is a gargantuan trade deal but will economies be able to make the most of it?
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership brings 15 nations and 2.2 billion people into a trade partnership. It also offers broad economic and societal benefits that go beyond imports and exports.