Asia Regional Integration Center
Tracking Asian Integration
New blog posts
- 4Nov2020
In Central Asia, COVID-19 response demands improved regional cooperation
Multilateral financial institutions have been quick to respond but they do not operate in a vacuum. They essentially act within the international economic system to boost international development efforts.
26Aug2020Extraordinary policy responses are needed as pandemic’s economic impact is felt
How wisely governments cope with current and long-term economic challenges caused by COVID-19 will be an important defining factor for the prosperity of our and future generations.
6Aug2020COVID-19: There’s an app for that
Digital platforms – such as Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon, Alibaba and Tencent – are transforming the way we work, socialize, and create economic value.
5Aug2020Two ways to help revive tourism in Asia and the Pacific
Tourism in Asia and the Pacific has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. International tourist arrivals fell by over 90% in many countries.
4Aug2020Tracking COVID-19’s devastating toll on Asia’s remittances
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on economic systems and employment around the world. Migrant workers are among the hardest hit groups, with many facing scant job security and limited access to social assistances.
4Aug2020The pandemic’s economic impact will be deep, but proactive policies will help
The pandemic will also likely reverse some of the hard-won development gains that Asia has achieved since the global financial crisis.
Featured Publications
Toward Optimal Provision of Regional Public Goods in Asia and the Pacific
The Era of Financial Interconnectedness: How Can Asia Strengthen Financial Resilience?
