US bond yield curve: Should we worry if it inverts?
An inversion of the US bond yield curve usually foreshadows an economic downcycle. But this time could be different.
Technological innovation is a game-changer for agricultural statistics
Both emerging and existing technologies should complement each other to bolster agricultural data quality.
How to make small businesses grow
Expanding MSMEs requires several skills, the most important of which is immense human capital in the entrepreneur.
How Australia and ADB support development across Asia and the Pacific
Australia and ADB share common objectives and interests which provide a basis for strong and lasting collaboration for development, explains Vice-President Stephen Groff.
Do greenness standards matter for green bonds? Some empirical evidence
Widely accepted definitions and standards of greenness will help green bond markets grow and become more accurately priced.
In the age of automation, how can the services sector provide decent jobs?
Digital platforms and e-commerce can raise productivity, employment, and wages in the services sector.
It’s not only manufacturing – trade services also take workers out of poverty
Trade services are a viable alternative to keep low-skilled workers out of poverty in middle-income countries.
Are Asian currencies at risk from currency turmoil in Argentina, Turkey?
The region's strong fundamentals limit the risk of foreign exchange volatility.
Will Asia grow old before it becomes rich?
Asian economies generally meet the conditions for a demography-driven middle-income trap, especially in East and Southeast Asia.
Should emerging markets worry about higher interest rates and a strong dollar?
Emerging economies should take careful stock of their economic fundamentals, and intensify efforts to improve their current account and fiscal soundness.