Will We See an ASEAN Economic Community by 2015?
Launched as a political bloc and security pact in the aftermath of the Viet Nam War, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has evolved to embrace an ambitious economic agenda. Its latest project is to establish the ASEAN Economic Community by 31 December 2015. But is this likely?
Will US Bank Turmoil Spread to Asia?
The recent bank turmoil in the US has awakened ghosts of past financial crises. While the likelihood of a fully-fledged crisis seems limited, it cannot be ruled out. Policymakers in the region must act now to shield their economies from possible negative spillovers.
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.'
Will New Technologies Destroy Jobs in Asia? New ADB Podcast
Over four episodes, our experts discuss the impact of automation on industries and jobs in the region
Will Kaesong Shutdown Mark the End of a Unique SEZ Experiment?
Only history will tell us if the North Korean industrial complex was a missed SEZ opportunity, or the time was not yet ripe.
Will Automation Create Jobs, or Destroy Them?
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a challenge, but also an opportunity for the region to create jobs and deepen its hard-won prosperity.
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.
Why Should People’s Republic of China Unlock Services?
It is up to policy makers to unlock the enormous potential of services in the People’s Republic of China.
Why Penalizing Imports is a Bad Idea
Short-term gains will not guarantee long-term benefits for an individual economy, nor shared prosperity from open trade.
Why Imposing Trade Tariffs Backfires in an Interconnected World
Production value chains in Asia and beyond will be severely affected by the US-PRC trade tensions.