Spotlight Archives
- Call for Papers: Credit Guarantee Schemes and MSME Finance in Asia and the Pacific30 September 2026ADB, in collaboration with TRIES, is launching a call for papers with the theme, "Financing MSMEs for Sustainable Growth amid Global Uncertainty." Authors may submit extended abstracts in English until 15 December 2026. Details and submission guidelines here.
- Asian Think Tank Network Forum 2026September 30, 2026ADB, in collaboration with ADBI, UNESCAP, and and the Institute of South Asian Studies at the NUS, will hold the ATTN Forum 2026 in Singapore from 6–8 October 2026. The forum aims to examine how FDI can strengthen resilience, competitiveness, sustainable development, and help advance regional cooperation and integration. See event agenda. To join online, register here.
- Conference on Trade in Services for Development in Asia and the Pacific28–29 SeptemberADB, in collaboration with the World Trade Organization and the World Bank, will host a conference on the role of services trade in development in Asia and the Pacific. The event aims to discuss best practices on services competitiveness, regulatory cooperation, export promotion, and digitalization to advance services trade in the region. Register here for virtual participation.
- The Role of Remittances in Household Resilience to Extreme Weather in the Kyrgyz Republic: Evidence from Panel DataAug 24, 2026This paper examines how remittances influence household expenditure during drought and excess rainfall in the Kyrgyz Republic
- RCI-POD Webinar: Global Value Chain Development Report 2025June 22, 2026The webinar will feature the Global Value Chain Development Report 2025: Rewiring GVCs in a Changing Global Economy, discussing emerging trends in trade, investment, green technologies, and supply chain restructuring, highlighting what they mean for developing economies, businesses, and policymakers. For details and registration, click here.
- Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Report 2026: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Trade FacilitationJune 09, 2026This report analyzes how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform trade facilitation in Asia and the Pacific by improving compliance, document processing, and risk management to help reduce costs and boost efficiency. Read more here.
- Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum x Paperless Trade Week 2026May 13, 2026APTFF 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.
- Call for Cases and Interest: APTFF x PTW 202626 March 2026Submissions are open for the Innovation Awards and Exhibition as part of the Asia Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum x Paperless Trade Week (APTFF x PTW 2026) on 8–12 June 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, themed “Advancing Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation.” Visit this page for details.
- Asian Impact Webinar: Leveraging Regional Cooperation and Integration Amid Global UncertaintiesMarch 03, 2026This 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.
- AEIR 2026 LaunchedFebruary 27, 2026ADB, 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.
