Asia Regional Integration Center

ADB and the CAREC Institute are inviting submissions for papers on the topic “Challenging Global Trade Environment and Private Sector Businesses in Asia and the Pacific”. This aims to foster knowledge sharing among social scientists, development practitioners, and policymakers. Visit this link to register and submit papers by 30 June 2025.

This paper analyzes the impact on Asia and the Pacific of tourism from the People’s Republic of China and suggests that economies in the region consider diversifying their markets through travel facilitation and better connectivity. Read more here.

Regional integration in Asia and the Pacific contributed significantly to 2 decades of remarkable growth. Can deeper integration help navigate geopolitical and economic challenges while fostering a greener, more inclusive, and sustainable future? Join the 92nd Asian Impact Webinar to learn more. Visit https://asianimpact.adb.org to register for the event.

ADB Chief Economist Albert Park emphasized the importance of RCI and ADB's role in supporting its progress during the launch of the AEIR 2025 at the HKUST Business School. The launch included a panel discussion on maximizing RCI to navigate the evolving geopolitical landscape and foster a sustainable future for Asia and the Pacific. On its 10th anniversary, AEIR 2025 analyzes RCI in Asia over the past 2 decades, highlighting policy issues on trade, investment, finance, and the movement of people. Watch the promo video and the event on LinkedIn and X.  

The Asian Economic Integration Report 2025 highlights the pivotal role of regional economic integration in Asia and the Pacific’s remarkable growth over the past two decades, with analyses on key issues in trade, FDI, financial integration, and movement of people. Watch the video and read the highlights. Download the report here.

The Asian Economic Integration Report 2025 will be launched at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Business School on 24 March 2025, in cooperation with HKUST, Greater Eurasia Research Center (GEAR), and Institute for Emerging Market Studies (IEMS). Coverage of this event will be available via ADB’s LinkedIn and Twitter pages.

This paper examines the effect of foreign exchange (FX) trading volume on volatility using high-frequency data. FX trading volume is a key factor in volatility. Estimation results from econometric models reveal a significant impact of third-party trade volumes on the volatilities of original currency pairs. Read more here. 

This Call for Papers, jointly proposed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), seeks to address challenges in advancing green or climate-smart trade facilitation by fostering theoretical, empirical, and practical discussions. Read more.