3 Ways Asian Economies Can Prepare for a Financial Market Downturn
Asia’s financial markets are increasingly vulnerable to external shocks. Here are three steps to make its economies more resilient.
3 Ways Technology Can Harness the Skills of Asia’s Older Workers
Developing Asia has much to gain from leveraging the talent and experience of its older demographic.
A COVID-19 Contagion for the World’s Stock Markets
These charts illustrate how Asian and global stock markets reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic, with market reaction closely following local outbreaks and then moving in unison with global markets amid other shocks.
Accelerating Public Capital Investment to Reduce Nepal's Infrastructure Deficit
Public capital spending has been persistently weak in Nepal, and raising the amount and quality of capital expenditure required to close the infrastructure deficit is one of the country’s most pressing challenges.
ADB’s Initial Analysis of the Economic Impact of the Nepal Earthquake
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Nepal on 25 April has imposed a huge human and economic toll on the country. Estimating the exact economic cost will be an ongoing process, but these are our initial thoughts.
After Earthquake, Trade Blockades Pose New Threat to Nepal's Economy
Political unrest since late September in Nepal has culminated in the obstruction of trade and transit, which will have a significant impact on post-quake GDP growth.
Aging: A Threat to People’s Republic of China’s Growth
The population in the People’s Republic of China is aging quickly, but at a relatively low level of per capita income.
Aid for Trade Needs to Catch Up with the Modern World
With mega trade deals and digitalization, we need to rethink aid for trade with more focus on policy and regulatory support.
Are Asian Currencies at Risk from Currency Turmoil in Argentina, Turkey?
The region's strong fundamentals limit the risk of foreign exchange volatility.
Are Infrastructure Bonds the Next Big Thing in Infrastructure Financing?
The region’s infrastructure bond market is still at a nascent stage.