Spotlight Archives
- Should emerging markets worry about higher interest rates and a strong dollar?31 May 2018Warren Buffett famously quipped: “You only find out who’s swimming naked once the tide goes out.” With the rising interest rate and stronger dollar heralding tighter credit markets and possibility of flow reversals, now is the time for emerging economies to take careful stock of their economic fundamentals and intensify efforts to improve their current account and fiscal soundness. Read blog.
- Tapping Technology to Maximize the Longevity Dividend in Asia 11 May 2018This report explores the role and potential of technology in addressing economic and labor market opportunities and challenges posed by a rapidly graying Asia. See report.
- ARIC launches the Data Center10 May 2018This knowledge-base is a collection of regional cooperation and integration data which aids in the monitoring and reporting of potential vulnerabilities, and also in providing insights on policy solutions for the Asia and the Pacific region. Visit page for more details.
- Conference: Towards Optimal Provision of Regional Public Goods in Asia and the Pacific9 May 2018ADB held a conference on the provision of regional public goods (RPGs) in Asia and the Pacific on 10-11 May 2018 at ADB Institute in Tokyo. The conference gathered leading academics, policymakers, and international organizations to discuss the theory, practice, and policy considerations of RPGs. Read more.
- ARIC expands country coverage8 May 2018
- New AEIR Data Catalogue8 May 2018A compilation of all figures and tables from the Asian Economic Integration Reports. Download data in CSV or follow links to view specific figure or table from the report.
- How can the changing trade landscape reshape global imbalances?23 March 2018ADB's Principal Economist and ARIC's Project Leader, Jong Woo Kang, writes about the changing landscape of trade policies and how Asia must bolster domestic demand base against trade imbalances on his latest blog.
- CAREC 2030: Connecting the Region for Shared and Sustainable Development21 March 2018CAREC 2030 provides the new long-term strategic framework for the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program leading to 2030. It is inspired by a mission to create an open and inclusive regional cooperation platform that connects people, policies and projects for shared and sustainable development.
- How do deepening global, regional value chains affect national export performance?19 February 2018Jong Woo Kang, ARIC's Project Leader and ADB's Principal Economist, talks about the evolving relationship between export performance and production network or value chains.
- AEIR 2017 Infographic: How can Asia strengthen financial resilience?February 8 2018Continued support for financial reforms is crucial to ensuring Asia's financial resilience. View infographic and download the Asian Economic Integration Report.