Asia’s Resilient Supply Chains Withstand Pandemic and Global Turmoil
A range of factors have helped Asia’s supply chains weather the pandemic better than those in other parts of the world. Vigilance is needed to maintain these vital trade links.
Asia’s Developing Countries Need Bold Tax Reform to Rebound from the Pandemic
Tax revenue can be raised in a fair and reasonable way to provide much-needed public services and support the poor and disadvantaged still reeling from the pandemic.
The Implications for Asia of US Monetary Policy
Interest rate hikes in the United States would exert significant impacts on Asian economies through trade, exchange rates, and financial markets.
Asian Trade Has Rebounded Strongly, Yet Uncertainties Persist
These charts illustrate the strong momentum of Asia’s trade growth during 2021, showing its resilience amid continuing uncertainties around the pandemic and a potential slowdown in the pace of global economic recovery.
During The Pandemic, Asia Went Online Yet the Digital Economy Declined
As the pandemic embedded “digitalization” into our daily lives, the digital sector suffered along with other aspects of the economy. The rise of the digital economy has made defining and measuring it imperative for policymaking.
Vaccinated Asia is Prospering While Other Countries Struggle
To benefit from the demand for Asian exports, rapid and widespread vaccination – particularly in light of the Omicron variant – is needed to stop the divergence in economic recovery paths among Asia’s economies.
Farmers are Rolling On and Rolling Off to Increased Revenue in the Philippines
RORO transport systems can help level the playing field and diminish the use of middlemen as farmers get their products to market.
Capital Markets Can Power Southeast Asia’s Sustainable Pandemic Recovery
With the right policies in the sustainable finance market, Southeast Asian governments can add momentum to the region’s post-pandemic recovery and improve lives through the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Does Economic Growth Lead to Greater Inequality? The Answer Might Surprise You.
Finance, globalization, technology and urbanization – key drivers of economic growth – can lead to more or less inequality—depending on how prevalent they are in the economy.
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.