What Role Does Human Capital Play in Innovation?
A well-trained workforce is more likely to spur innovation at companies. Firms that provide even minimal training to employees are nearly 8 percentage points more likely to introduce a new product and implement a new process.
Lessons We Can Learn from Thai Engineers
It is often difficult for Thai engineers to work in other countries and for engineers from other countries to work in Thailand, but labor mobility initiatives are underway that could ease restrictions.
Island Hopping for Greater Trade in the Philippines
Roll-on roll-off terminal systems can increase inter-island trade and economic growth in archipelagic nations.
Will the Pandemic Speed Up Workplace Automation?
The threat of automation taking away jobs due to new and emerging technologies has faded from public discussion lately, but COVID-19 might be speeding up the process in an ‘organic way.’
中国是如何进行农村减贫的？
中国减贫战略的四大要素成效显著，为其他国家和地区树立了榜样。
How Did the People’s Republic of China Reduce Poverty in the Countryside?
Four elements of the poverty reduction strategy of the People’s Republic of China stand out as examples for others to follow.
Ethical Investing Will Reign After COVID-19. Here’s How Companies Can Prepare
As Asia and the Pacific emerges from the pandemic, companies must embrace principle as well as profit.
How Currency-Linked Bonds Spur Growth and Development
Currency-linked bonds are simple but powerful instruments that fortify economies and can efficiently finance development projects.
Five Steps for Countries to Become Innovation Leaders
The right policies can bring a new golden age of innovation for developing countries in Asia.
What’s Next for Supply Chains Scrambled by the Pandemic?
The pandemic has highlighted the shortcomings of the globalized supply chain model.