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.
Are Asian currencies at risk from currency turmoil in Argentina, Turkey?
The region's strong fundamentals limit the risk of foreign exchange volatility.
Will Asia grow old before it becomes rich?
Asian economies generally meet the conditions for a demography-driven middle-income trap, especially in East and Southeast Asia.
Fed interest rate hike: How hard will it hit Asia?
The Fed’s rate hike won’t have much impact in emerging Asia, at least in the short term.
The global financial crisis and middle-income countries
To withstand external shocks and sustain growth, middle-income countries need to get the basics right on manufacturing, currency management, and education.
Taper Tantrum 2.0? How Fed’s balance sheet normalization affects Asia
It’s high time for emerging Asian markets to prepare themselves for the tighter global financial conditions that Fed balance sheet normalization entails.
Is economic growth in middle-income countries different from low-income countries?
A new ADB working paper provides insights into what factors drive growth at middle-income economies.