Why Southeast Asia Shouldn’t Worry About “Brain Drain”
Here’s why the perception that skilled migration damages the source country is wrong.
Promoting Skilled Labor Mobility and Migration in Southeast Asia
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are working together to encourage the free flow of skilled labor within their countries.
Why It Matters That One of the Region’s Biggest Trade Deals is Being Upgraded
Important changes are underway for Southeast Asia’s relationship with its biggest trading partner, the People’s Republic of China.
How Do You Like Them Apples? Central Asia Gets Ready to Help Feed the World
Central Asia is improving food safety measures to share with the world some of the more than 8000 plant species, as well as livestock, from the region.
Trade Policy Uncertainty is at All-Time Highs—And That’s Bad News
After 500 days of trade conflict, policy uncertainty is growing worldwide and the negative effects are being felt.
Read All About It: How Big News Events Can Roil Asian Currencies
Major news events, as well as monetary policy uncertainties in the United States, have a significant impact on Asian currencies, but not in the way that some might expect.
Reviving Connectivity and Diversifying Trade in Central Asia
In Central Asia, it once took up to 58 hours and $318 for a cargo truck to cross a border. Countries in the region are working together to streamline the process for goods and services to move across borders.
Testing the 3D Approach to Economic Corridor Development in Central Asia
A new approach to developing economic corridors can change the way we think about regional integration.
Migration in Asia: Where is Everybody Going?
Time will tell whether Asia-Pacific’s increasing trend toward regional integration extend further into labor markets.
Early Lessons from Using Technology to Ease Trade in South Asia
SASEC is piloting an electronic cargo tracking system to make cargo transit more efficient and speed up customs processes.