Spotlight Archives
- Asian Economic Integration Report 2026February 26, 2026The Asian Economic Integration Report 2026 report presents the latest trends in trade, cross-border investment, finance, and movement of people. This edition also highlights policy priorities to strengthen resilience and advance inclusive, sustainable regional integration. Read the highlights. Download the full report.
- Call for Papers: ATTN Forum 2026February 24, 2026ADB, together with ADBI, UNESCAP, and the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore, invites research paper submissions for the ATTN Forum 2026 themed, “Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains: The Strategic Role of FDI.” Researchers from think tanks and universities are invited to submit extended abstracts by 15 April 2026. See full selection procedure.
- Asian Economic Integration Report 2026 to be launched on 26 FebruaryFebruary 23, 2026The Asian Economic Integration Report 2026 will be launched at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) on 26 February 2026 via a hybrid seminar, "Leveraging Regional Cooperation and Integration to Navigate Global Uncertainties." For details and registration, click here.
- Seminar on MSME Development amid Global Uncertainty in Asia: Lessons from the ASM 2025 ReportFebruary 2026Drawing from the key findings of the ASM 2025 report, this seminar will delve deeper into the current MSME landscape and discuss designing effective MSME development strategies and financing options to help support MSMEs amid global economic uncertainty. To join online, register here.
- ADB Global Trade Finance Gap SurveyDecember 2025This brief highlights that the estimated global trade finance gap remains at $2.5 trillion, as in 2023. It sets out recommendations to address the systemic unmet demand for trade finance to boost inclusive economic growth. Read more here.
- Panama Canal Drought and Supply Chain Disruptions in Asia-US TradeNovember 2025Disruptions at global chokepoints propagate shocks through supply chains. This paper finds that the 2022–2023 drought induced significant delays in Panama Canal voyages and erased normal-time efficiency gains. Delays were largest for metals and light manufactures, while food shipments saw no significant effect. Read more here.
- ATTN Forum 2025: Enabling Accessibility and Inclusion through Digital Trade and E-commerce22 October 2025The ATTN Forum 2025 will feature sessions on practitioners’ insights and topical studies aimed at strengthening the knowledge base on emerging policy issues in digital trade for economic inclusion and enhancing the capacity of researchers and think tanks through networking and knowledge exchange. Read more here.
- Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2025 LaunchSeptember 25, 2025ADB's Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2025 will be launched in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 12–13 November 2025. The ASM aims to promote evidence-based policy design for MSME development through a unique data platform and in-depth analyses on MSMEs. For details and registration, click here.
- Strengthening the Ecosystem of Vibrant MSMEs for Resilient Growth in Asia and the Pacific2025-08-19 00:00:00This book investigates how MSMEs can transition to a sustainable growth path and contribute to global sustainability and resilience. Drawing on the latest research, it shows how governments can support MSMEs at every stage of development, from start-up to maturity. Read more here.
- Deepening Trade and Transport Facilitation Policy Analysis of Border Crossing PointsAugust 5, 2025This report expands the CAREC Corridor Performance Measurement and Monitoring (CPMM) framework to assess border efficiency and trade facilitation through a new diagnostic index. The index identifies five broad themes of recommendations aimed at enhancing cross-border trade, border efficiency, and logistics performance. Read more here.
