Taxing emissions in Singapore
Singapore’s carbon tax is designed to maximize green investments while minimizing negative effects on the overall economy.
汶川灾后重建得更好
灾后“重建得更好”通常说起来容易，做起来难，但中华人民共和国的例子表明，这是可以实现的。
In Wenchuan, they really did build back better
‘Build back better’ is often easier said than done after a disaster, but one example from the People’s Republic of China shows that it can be done well.
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.
Sustainable tourism for sustainable development
In Asia and throughout the world, tourism is a double-edged sword that brings huge benefits and serious impacts.
What the People’s Republic of China can learn from Japan on population aging
An aging population can have a dramatic impact on a country’s economy but Japan has shown that innovative approaches and policies can help mitigate the effects
Bigger local currency bond markets can protect Asia from turmoil
Research shows bigger local bond markets help countries strengthen their financial systems and their economies.
Ignore rising corporate debt at your peril
Asian policy makers should be worried if they see a sustained surge in corporate borrowing.
How global trade tensions are affecting Asian financial markets
Amid uncertainty over the evolution of the PRC-US trade dispute, markets in the region are taking a wait-and-see stance.
Do greenness standards matter for green bonds? Some empirical evidence
Widely accepted definitions and standards of greenness will help green bond markets grow and become more accurately priced.