Wellness in Worrying Times
Policies that promote wellness can help Asians navigate the uncertain, stressful COVID-19 world and achieve a better post-pandemic lifestyle.
How to Drive the Economy by Reforming State-Owned Debt
The more Viet Nam’s state-owned enterprises can access capital through the strength of their own balance sheets, the more they can help fund infrastructure, social development and COVID-19 response.
Private Debt, a Hidden Menace to Asia’s Financial Stability
Asian regulators and policy makers should undertake prudential financial supervision and regulation to improve the quality of private debt and reduce the risk of financial instability in the future.
Protecting the Remittance Lifeline from COVID-19’s Economic Fallout
Families throughout Asia and the Pacific rely on money sent by relatives overseas. These remittances are threatened by the pandemic but policy actions can help.
The Pandemic’s Economic Impact Will be Deep, But Proactive Policies Will Help
To mitigate the damage, governments should focus on containing the pandemic, helping families and supporting businesses
Tracking COVID-19’s Devastating Toll on Asia’s Remittances
Our research indicates that the global economy could lose more than $100 billion in remittances. Governments need to act fast to protect the most vulnerable in society from this loss of vital income.
Asia is (Cautiously) Getting Back to Business
Governments and the private sector are working together in Asia and the Pacific to chart a path toward re-opening businesses during the midst of the pandemic.
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.