Can a More Secure Financial System Help Raise Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness?
Bhutan is working to decrease opportunities for money laundering while increasing the security of the financial system.
Has Viet Nam’s Economy Recovered from COVID-19? Ask Women Entrepreneurs
On many levels, women in Viet Nam fare better than women living in countries at a similar level of economic development. Still, women-owned businesses face disproportionate barriers.
Fintech Can Drive a Strong Post-COVID-19 Recovery in Asia
The pandemic has highlighted the power of digital technology. Now is the time to harness this power for inclusive growth so that communities, especially in poor and remote areas, can survive the crisis and thrive.
How to Close Asia’s Insurance Protection Gap
Asia will drive the growth of the global insurance market in the years to come. Technological innovation along with solid financing and the right policies will be needed to make sure as many people as possible in the region get the insurance protection they need.
Plugging Into Contactless Payment in Post-COVID Asia
Asian economies must strengthen their regulatory frameworks, and invest in digital networks and infrastructure, to support contactless payment systems.
How Should Governments Regulate Technology in a Post-Pandemic World?
A flexible regulatory regime that can balance consumer protection with an openness to innovations that benefit consumers is key to regulating new technologies.
Fintech is Emerging as a Driver of Innovative Financial Solutions During COVID-19
Fintech – the fusion of finance and technology – could be a game-changer for inclusive economic growth amidst the pandemic.
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.
Small Business Solutions for Pandemic Challenges
Crafting small business support efforts to specific country circumstances could help save millions of livelihoods in poor communities and fortify economies against future shocks.
The Surprising Link Between Trade Finance and Gender Equality
To level the playing field in Asia and the Pacific, women-owned companies need financial backing to support their importing and exporting needs.