This paper employs a modern global value chain decomposition framework to quantify economic interdependence among Asian economies and between Asia and the rest of the world. Read more.

Drawing on a decade of surveys, this report discusses trade finance trends, challenges, and road to inclusiveness using digitalization and enhanced regional cooperation. Read more here.

This paper assesses trade, foreign direct investment (FDI), and portfolio flows between economies as the three major transmission channels of international business cycles. Results indicate heterogeneous findings. Read more here.

This supply chain mapping tool was developed by ADB’s Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program as part of the $20 billion committed by ADB to fight COVID-19 and offset its global economic impact. The need for this tool was partly informed by the ADB publication Global Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment Amid COVID 19. Access the interactive maps here.

The Pacific is expected to return to growth, expanding by 4.7% this year and by 5.4% in 2023, reflecting rising visitor arrivals in the tourism-dependent economies. However, risks remain from the COVID-19 pandemic, rising international commodity prices, and climate change. Read more.