Spotlight Archives
- Launch of the Asian Economic Integration Report 201725 October 2017The Asian Economic Integration Report (AEIR) 2017 was launched at the Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore. Dr. Yasuyuki Sawada, ADB Chief Economist, talked about Asia’s improved financial interconnectedness and resilience and introduced an RCI composite index to track RCI progress in the region. Watch video here.
- Asian Economic Integration Report 2017October 2017The Asian Economic Integration Report (AEIR) 2017 is the annual report on Asia's progress in regional cooperation and integration (RCI) of ADB. This year's AEIR special theme chapter is on financial interconnectedness and resilience. The report introduces an RCI composite index to help monitor and evaluate RCI progress in the region. Read highlights and news release. Download report here.
- CALL FOR PAPERS: "Optimal Provision of Regional Public Goods in Asia and the Pacific: Implications for Supporting Sustainable Development"October 2017The ADB's Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department is organizing a two-day international conference to be held at Manila, Philippines on 14–15 December 2017. See event page for details.
- 20 Years After the Asian Financial Crisis: Lessons Learned and Future ChallengesSeptember 2017This brief revisits lessons from the Asian financial crisis, examines the emerging challenges that could undermine future financial stability, and concludes with some policy considerations.
- 20 Years after the Asian Financial Crisis: Lessons, Challenges, and the Way Forward - Conference HighlightsSeptember 2017A conference held 20 years after the Asian Financial Crisis highlights lessons learned and policy discussions on enhancing resilience in financial systems in Asia and the Pacific.
- 2017 Trade Finance Gaps, Growth, and Job SurveysSeptember 2017This brief discusses the 2017 ADB Trade Finance Gaps, Growth, and Jobs Survey which quantifies global market gaps for trade finance and the impact on growth and jobs.
- Financial Regulations: Intermediation, Stability and ProductivityAugust 2017Leading academics, central bankers, financial regulators, and experts from international financial organizations discussed theory, practices, and policy implications of financial regulations on intermediation, stability and productivity in this 2-day conference. Read the highlights.
- Pacific Economic Monitor July 2017July 2017This issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor discusses economic integration, not only through ICT and transport network investments, but also by promoting greater competition and private investment.
- Aid for Trade in Asia and the Pacific: Promoting Connectivity for Inclusive Development14 July 2017This report highlights emerging trends in Aid for Trade (AfT) - in particular, the impact of AfT on trade in services - in the context of evolving trade performance in Asia and the Pacific. Download the full report
- ARIC FTA Database Update June 2017June 8, 2017Amidst the global spread of protectionist sentiment, Asia’s push for trade liberalization persists. Two Asian economies, the People's Republic of China and Georgia, have signed a trade pact on 13 May 2017. A number of FTAs involving Asian economies and non-regional partners are currently being proposed, suggesting Asia’s move to expand trade outside the region and explore new export markets.
