
Asia’s vibrant elderly are redefining what it means to be “old”
The Asia and Pacific region is aging rapidly, and that is affecting the region’s workforce, but increased longevity is adding an unexpected element to the picture
Ms. Park manages a team of economists to examine policy issues related to developing strategies and approaches to support regional cooperation and integration; and produce the Asian Economic Integration Report. She has been a main author and contributor to ADB’s major publications including, the flagship Asian Development Outlook, Asia Capital Markets Monitor, Asia Economic Monitor, Asia Bond Monitor, and ADB Country Diagnostic Study Series. Ms. Park has also participated in various global and regional forums, and has written and lectured extensively about the Asian economy and financial markets. Prior to joining ADB, she was an economist with the OECD.
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The Asia and Pacific region is aging rapidly, and that is affecting the region’s workforce, but increased longevity is adding an unexpected element to the picture
Trade can benefit women and girls in a variety of ways, but only if the right policies are put into place
Developing Asia has much to gain from leveraging the talent and experience of its older demographic.
ADB research shows that access to finance has less impact on poverty rates in lower-middle- and low-income economies.
There are several important challenges to tackle before blockchain-based solutions can solve real-world problems.
ICT is transforming the services sector in Asia and the Pacific. Still, we need to narrow the digital divide between countries.
Social media is a potential game-changer for online sales in Southeast Asia’s nascent e-commerce market.
For now, Asia does not yet appear to be decoupling from the world economy.
A tightening cycle in US monetary policy is typically bad news for emerging Asian economies.
Women in Asia are on average 70% less likely than men to be employed, a gender gap that persists despite booming economic growth, decreasing fertility rates and increasing access to education in the region, according to a new ADB report.
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