03Mar2026This webinar will examine how deeper regional cooperation and integration—through trade agreements, digital investment, financial safety nets, and worker mobility—can help economies in Asia and the Pacific weather the challenges of global uncertainty. Register here to join this Zoom webinar on 12 March 2026.
24Feb2026ADB, together with ADBI, UNESCAP, and the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore, invites research paper submissions for the ATTN Forum 2026 themed, “Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains: The Strategic Role of FDI.” Researchers from think tanks and universities are invited to submit extended abstracts by 15 April 2026. See full selection procedure.
26Feb2026The Asian Economic Integration Report 2026 report presents the latest trends in trade, cross-border investment, finance, and movement of people. This edition also highlights policy priorities to strengthen resilience and advance inclusive, sustainable regional integration. Read the highlights. Download the full report.
27Feb2026ADB, in collaboration with the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS), discussed the current state of RCI and key priority areas during a hybrid seminar at ISEAS on 26 February 2026. The seminar included a presentation on the results of the AEIR 2026 and panel discussions on the role of RCI in mitigating risks stemming from global uncertainties. Read highlights. Download report.
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Five Ways Roads, Ports, and Smart Policies Can Drive Broad-Based Growth
The Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area shows that transport links alone do not drive lasting development. Infrastructure must be blended with aligned policies, local investment, skills development and protection of natural resources.
The Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area shows that transport links alone do not drive lasting development. Infrastructure must be blended with aligned policies, local investment, skills development and protection of natural resources.
Your Questions Answered: What Will be the Impact of the New US Remittance Tax?
The United States’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds a 1% tax on most money transfers sent from the US to other countries. The US is the single largest source of remittances to Asia and the Pacific, but the low rate of the tax and the many ways to avoid it will considerably limit its impact, according to research for the July 2025 Asian Development Outlook
The United States’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act adds a 1% tax on most money transfers sent from the US to other countries. The US is the single largest source of remittances to Asia and the Pacific, but the low rate of the tax and the many ways to avoid it will considerably limit its impact, according to research for the July 2025 Asian Development Outlook
As Nations Reshore, ASEAN Should Explore Trade, Digitalization and Connectivity
Issues around climate change and rivalry around frontier technology (artificial intelligence, big data, internet of things) are increasingly being discussed as issues of national security.
Issues around climate change and rivalry around frontier technology (artificial intelligence, big data, internet of things) are increasingly being discussed as issues of national security.
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