Mapping Asia’s epidemics
Countries can minimize the economic risk of epidemics by investing in the tools needed to predict disease emergence.
A COVID-19 contagion for the world’s stock markets
These charts illustrate how Asian and global stock markets reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic, with market reaction closely following local outbreaks and then moving in unison with global markets amid other shocks.
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.