Working with Latin American banks to boost South-South trade
The inclusion of an Argentine bank in ADB's Trade Finance Program is an important step toward realizing the potential for trade between Asia and Latin America.
Why we need to act fast on international trade laws and standards
There’s one big element missing before we can create a truly transparent, seamless and open international trading framework.
Why is trade finance such a big deal for SMEs?
Digital solutions can help fill in the trade finance gap for SMEs in Asia and the Pacific.
Unlocking money flows in the Pacific
We need to protect the financial system from terrorism and money laundering. But the people of the Pacific should not pay the heaviest price.
Trade finance: A catalyst for foreign currency, growth in PNG
While not a panacea, more access to trade finance can be part of the solution to foreign currency shortages in Papua New Guinea.
Trade Finance Program helps Mongolian firm improve food storage
Cold storage allows Mongolian farmers to meet long-term demand during the dzud.
Trade finance helps Pacific business thrive
Trade finance loans help Pacific businesses address the region’s trade imbalance through exports.
Trade finance gaps continue despite fintech breakthroughs
While trade and finance are changing dramatically, trade finance is shifting more slowly. What does this mean for SMEs?
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.
The global economy will emerge stronger if COVID-19 drives digitization
The health crisis should drive us to aggressively digitize global trade and supply chains so we can make the economic recovery stronger and the economy more robust.