Money Rules
A rules-based approach to monetary policy needs to be part of any discussion involving central bank policy.
Next Generation of Quality Development, Investment in New TPP
There’s more to the revised mega regional Pacific Rim trade agreement than the US withdrawal.
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.
Pandemic Partners: Regional Cooperation Has Helped Asia and the Pacific Mitigate and Recover from COVID-19
The region’s success with decades of growth and poverty reduction is due in large part to the international movement of trade, capital, people, knowledge, and resources – not only within the region but with the rest of the world. This type of regional cooperation is also a powerful tool in addressing the pandemic.
PRC's Dim Sum Bonds Need to Develop a New Flavor
The offshore renminbi bond market has boomed since the People’s Republic of China (PRC) authorities first allowed domestic banks to issue them in Hong Kong, China in June 2007. But appetite for the paper—popularly known as “dim sum bonds”—is starting to wane as access to onshore markets becomes easier. To stay relevant, the dim sum market must develop further.
Promoting Inclusive Economic Integration: Skills Mobility within ASEAN
Greater skills mobility can bring more equal opportunities and help close the income gap.
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.
RCEP - A Life Raft for Trade Liberalization in Asia
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership offers hope in in an ocean of trade policy pessimism.
RCEP is a Gargantuan Trade Deal But Will Economies be Able to Make the Most of It?
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership brings 15 nations and 2.2 billion people into a trade partnership. It also offers broad economic and societal benefits that go beyond imports and exports.
RCEP Was Launched with High Hopes. Here Is How We Can Achieve Them
We need to work across borders to ensure that the benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership are enjoyed by everyone.