Three ways to support businesses and their workers during a pandemic
Many workers will be displaced and many businesses will close as a result of the slowdown caused by COVID-19. Providing support to those affected gives them a fighting chance.
The right policies can help manage foreign debt in Asia
A high level of external debt is linked with decreased economic growth but there are policy options that can help economies keep growing.
Why are interest rates falling in Southeast Asia?
Southeast Asian economies are starting to feel the pinch of trade tensions, recession fears and other global trends.
How a spike in trade with PRC has reduced income inequality in Viet Nam
Viet Nam is a particularly good case to measure the impact on income inequality of rising trade with the People's Republic of China.
Bigger local currency bond markets can protect Asia from turmoil
Research shows bigger local bond markets help countries strengthen their financial systems and their economies.
Understanding how central banks manage foreign exchange reserves
Faced with a slowing global economy, central banks are diversifying their asset management strategies to enhance returns on foreign reserves.
Migration in Asia: Where is everybody going?
Time will tell whether Asia-Pacific’s increasing trend toward regional integration extend further into labor markets.
Ignore rising corporate debt at your peril
Asian policy makers should be worried if they see a sustained surge in corporate borrowing.
How much does our family background determine our chances of (socioeconomic) success?
Parental characteristics are not the sole determining factor of one’s future mobility prospects in Asia and the Pacific.
Why imposing trade tariffs backfires in an interconnected world
Production value chains in Asia and beyond will be severely affected by the US-PRC trade tensions.