Asia Regional Integration Center

To support e-commerce, public-private collaboration must prioritize closing the digital divide, supporting small businesses, and promoting environmental sustainability. Strengthening data governance, competition, and tax frameworks are also key to resilient and equitable e-commerce.

Remittances play a crucial role in Pakistan’s economy, as a buffer during crises and a potential driver of sustainable growth. By aligning fiscal policies with macroeconomic indicators, Pakistan can maximize the positive impact of remittances on household welfare and long-term economic development.

There was a dramatic increase in Pacific migrant workers, with approvals for all categories of work visas to Australia and New Zealand shooting up 2.4 times from 2019 to 2022.

Failure to tackle climate change would cost the region a staggering $210 trillion in economic losses until the end of the century...

The ability of the economies of the Caucasus and Central Asia to effectively respond to external shocks critically depends on their cooperation in diversifying trade and transport routes.

As global economic corridors gain momentum, a comprehensive approach to trade and transport facilitation is essential to strengthen supply chains for sustainable growth.