Coping with the Pandemic in South Asia by Making it Easier to Trade
The pandemic has underscored the importance of trade facilitation within South Asia and with the region’s neighbors.
Digital Trade Needs More Coordination, Leadership
The progress of digitization in trade is being driven by the objective of cost reduction – not inclusion.
Doubling Down on GVC-Linked FDI
Reinforcing the regional trade-FDI nexus is imperative to promote sustained high and inclusive growth in developing Asia.
Embracing a New Life Through a Change in Livelihood in Nepal
Thousands of poor Nepalis are benefiting from livelihoods skills training provided by an ADB-supported program.
Exercise Equity Market: A Financing Model to Vitalize SMEs
Let's create a market mechanism that incubates 'smaller but growing' firms that will eventually tap the exchange market.
Fast-Tracking Myanmar's Reform
Over just 3 years, Myanmar has introduced ambitious reforms which have put it on track to become a modern economy. But big challenges still lie ahead.
Feeding the Millions in Southeast Asia
The Association of Southeast Asian nations has introduced the regional rice reserve, the multi-stakeholder rice trade forum, and market information and sharing. These approaches have the potential of building confidence in rice trade and helping people get fed.
Four Things International Youth Day Summit Taught Us About Social Media
In recent years, the rise of social media has been ceaseless and rapid. It has managed to create a universe of its own—one that often leaves governments, organizations, and corporations alike continuously striving to keep up.
Georgian Youth’s Big Hope for the Future
If the tourism industry becomes truly sustainable, Georgian youth will have a reason to stay in their regions, or even return to them from Tbilisi.
Globalization: Between Walls and Roads
In today’s multipolar world, creating barriers to trade will invariably result in reciprocity, so in the end all countries will be worse off.