Spotlight Archives
- Asia Bond Monitor (ABM) November Issue Released14 November 2006The Asian Development Bank’s Office of Regional Economic Integration launched the ABM on 14 November 2006 at the Asian Bond Markets Summit in Singapore. The ABM analyzes the development of East Asian local currency bond markets in 2006 and contains a special theme chapter on bond market liquidity. Read the press release. Download the complete report at the AsianBondsOnline website.
- ADB Seminar Series on Regional Economic Integration: East Asian Currency Union 7 November 2006Professor Jong Wha Lee of Korea University discussed the feasibility of various types of currency unions, such as a dollar bloc, Euro bloc, Yen bloc, and basket currency bloc in East Asia; and the welfare effects of various currency unions for East Asian economies. View the presentation and read the paper.
- Working Paper Series on Regional Economic Integration 1 November 2006The latest Working Paper Series on Regional Economic Integration assesses whether capital controls have an economic justification within the context of an economy’s and, in particular, its financial sector’s stage of development. It also presents a survey of current capital controls in ASEAN+3. Read more.
- Working Paper Series on Regional Economic Integration22 November 2006In the latest Working Paper Series on Regional Economic Integration, Prof. Michael Plummer develops a blueprint for first-best regionalism based on best practices, then gauges the degree to which existing FTAs in Asia, both intra- and extra-regional, approach best practices. Most accords receive high marks in most areas, with the exception of rules of origin and certain service sectors. Read more.
- Infrastructure as a Catalyst for Regional Integration, Growth, and Economic Convergence19 Febuary 2006David Roland-Holst of Mills College explains how regional infrastructure can be a catalyst for economic integration, growth, and poverty reduction in Asia. He proposes infrastructure development goals to facilitate more coherent national and multilateral policies for infrastructure development. Read more.
- Restructuring Beyond the Subprime (ADB Headquarters, 18-19 September 2008)1 January 1971In his welcome remarks to the two-day conference Restructuring Beyond the Subprime that opened 19 September, ADB President Kuroda urged regulators and central banks to coordinate efforts to maintain the region's financial stability in the face of the banking turmoil in the US. He said Asia appears better cushioned to withstand the immediate effects of the turmoil, but warned that vulnerabilities and risks remain. Read the speech and news release.
- ADB Seminar Series on Regional Economic Integration: Regional Integration in Comparative Perspective - Latin America and Asia (14 August 2008, 2-3 pm, Auditorium Zone A, ADB Headquarters)1 January 1971Antoni Estevadeordal of the Inter-American Development Bank will discuss trade agreements in Latin America and the Caribbean versus Asian regionalism highlighting, among others, the interplay between regionalism and multilateralism, overlapping trade agreements, and scenarios for potential convergence. Confirm participation with Ms. Liza Cruz at mlscruz@adb.org, please state the organization you represent.
- ADB Seminar Series on Regional Economic Integration: Developed Countries Downswing – Emerging Markets Inflation Requires Restrictive Policies 1 January 197126 August 2008, 10:30-11:45 a.m., Auditorium Zone D, ADB HeadquartersNorbert Walter of Deutsche Bank will discuss the implications of prevailing trends and policies on growth and inflation across the globe. He sees weaker momentum in 2009 as Asian economies will be forced to tighten policies to combat above-target inflation. Confirm participation with Ms. Liza Cruz at mlscruz@adb.org, please state the organization you represent. Seats are limited.
- ADB Seminar Series on Regional Economic Integration - India's Role in Asia's Economic Integration (24 November 2008, 2:00-3:30 pm, Briefing Theater 1, Office Tower Block, ADB Headquarters) 1 January 1971Mr. Jairam Ramesh, India's Minister of State for Commerce and Power, will speak on India's role in Asian economic integration, and the costs and benefits of regional integration for India. Confirm participation with Ms. Liza Cruz at mlscruz@adb.org, please state the organization you represent. Seats are limited.
- ADB Seminar Series on Regional Economic Integration: China in Global Production Chains - Estimating Imported Value-Added in China’s Exports (27 April 2009, 10:30-12:00, Auditorium Annex 1 & 2, ADB Headquarters) 1 January 1971Prof. Shang-Jin Wei, Columbia University, decomposes various country inputs into PRC’s exports. He finds a high-level of foreign content in exports suggesting, among others, that the trade surplus with the US might not be as large as normally expected. Please confirm participation with Michael Cokee at maacokee@adb.org.
