13May2026APTFF x PTW 2026 will convene policymakers, practitioners, and experts for panel discussions and knowledge-sharing dialogues on “Next Generation Trade Digitalization—Advancing Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation.” A joint report by ADB–ESCAP, Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Report 2026: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Trade Facilitation, will also be launched during the event. For details and registration, visit here.
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.
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Participation in Global Value Chains Is No Longer Enough
Global value chains helped many Asian economies industrialize, but where they sit in the chain now matters more than whether they’re in it at all..
Global value chains helped many Asian economies industrialize, but where they sit in the chain now matters more than whether they’re in it at all..
Why Regional Trade Matters More Than Ever for Central Asia
In an era of shifting supply chains and rising uncertainty, regional trade offers Central Asia a path to resilience, scale, and growth through deeper integration.
In an era of shifting supply chains and rising uncertainty, regional trade offers Central Asia a path to resilience, scale, and growth through deeper integration.
4 Policies for Asia and the Pacific to Build Resilience of Tourism Together
With visitors forecast to underpin one in 10 jobs within the decade, a joint approach—not winner-takes-all rivalry—offers not only growth but better protection against outside shocks.
With visitors forecast to underpin one in 10 jobs within the decade, a joint approach—not winner-takes-all rivalry—offers not only growth but better protection against outside shocks.
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