Let’s Support the Supply Lines that Keep Health Workers Safe from COVID-19
The production processes and supply chains that feed into the production of masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment must be secured.
COVID-19 Highlights Asian Banks’ Vulnerability to U.S. Dollar Debt
The pandemic provides an opportunity for regional financial cooperation on reforms to make Asian banks more resilient to crises.
Pandemic Highlights the Need to Manage Asia’s Debt Problem
Bank-held nonperforming loans in some Asian economies have risen in recent years. Policy makers should address this growing risk now.
Asia and the Pacific Can Overcome COVID-19 By Working Together
The Asia Pacific region is standing together to cooperate regionally to address the transnational threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Can Asia Avoid Fallout if COVID-19 Triggers a Debt Crunch?
Asia’s economies have generally maintained sound macroeconomic policies that can help the region withstand this latest challenge and emerge even stronger.
Money Rules
A rules-based approach to monetary policy needs to be part of any discussion involving central bank policy.
Think Services, Not Only Manufacturing
To offset the declining benefits of manufacturing, governments must increase the productivity of the services sector. This will boost growth and offer employment opportunities.
How to Strengthen Asia’s Financial Safety Net
Past financial crises have demonstrated how adequate financial safety net arrangements—globally, regionally, and nationally—are vital to safeguarding financial stability.
Why are Interest Rates Falling in Southeast Asia?
Southeast Asian economies are starting to feel the pinch of trade tensions, recession fears and other global trends.
The Proliferation of FTDs: Free Trade Disagreements
Simmering trade disputes are decreasing the beneficial effects of free trade and could in the long-term damage the rules-based order upon which global commerce is based.