Spotlight Archives
- Beyond Factory Asia - ADB Live Online Chat1 January 1971Will developing Asia manage to invest in skills, technologies, and the private sector to move beyond low-cost manufacturing and ensure that economic growth remains strong? Join ADB's Ramesh Subramaniam and Thiam Hee Ng in a live discussion on Monday, 13 May 2013, 06:00 to 07:00 GMT (14:00 to 15:00 Manila Time). Read more
- ADB Working Paper Series on Regional Economic Integration No. 112 - Supporting the Growth and Spread of International Production Networks in Asia: How Can Trade Policy Help?May 2013Can FTAs support further growth or spread of production networks in Asia? Jayant Menon employs a qualitative approach that examines the characteristics of both product fragmentation trade and FTAs to ascertain possible linkage. Read more.
- Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) Information Pack August 20131 January 1971The monthly RCI Information Pack covers news and events on regional cooperation and integration (RCI) in Asia and the Pacific. It also includes monetary, financial, and trade indicators that monitor links between the region's economies and major external partners. Data used are available for download.
- Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) Information Pack September 20131 January 1971The monthly RCI Information Pack covers news and events on regional cooperation and integration (RCI) in Asia and the Pacific. It also includes monetary, financial, and trade indicators that monitor links between the region's economies and major external partners. Data used are available for download.
- Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) Information Pack October 20131 January 1971The monthly RCI Information Pack covers the latest on regional cooperation and integration (RCI) in Asia and the Pacific, including monetary, financial, and trade indicators that monitor links between the region's economies and external partners. The special feature focuses on whether US recovery can help Asian exports.
- Asian Economic Integration Monitor (AEIM) October 20131 January 1971The AEIM tracks the progress of regional economic cooperation and integration across Asia and its subregions. The October 2013 issue features two theme chapters: (i)Toward an ASEAN Economic Community—and Beyond, and (ii)World Trade Facilitation Negotiations—Asian Perspectives. Read press release. Download report.
- AIEN Speaker Series: ASEAN Centrality and the ASEAN-US Economic Relationship (8 Nov 2013, 10:30am Manila time)1 January 1971Professor Michael G. Plummer of Johns Hopkins University will talk about the economic relationship between ASEAN and the US on 8 November at ADB (Auditorium A, ADB HQ). Register with Liza Cruz to attend or view livestream here.
- Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) Information Pack November 20131 January 1971The monthly RCI Information Pack covers the latest on regional cooperation and integration (RCI) in Asia and the Pacific, including monetary, financial, and trade indicators that monitor links between the region's economies and external partners. The special feature discusses Asia's rising reliance on intraregional bank lending.
- Forthcoming Event: The 2nd ABC - “2015 Approaching: Priming for ASEAN Integration”, 26-27 June 2014 1 January 1971The 2nd Asian Business Conference (ABC) will be held in Makati City 26-27 June against the backdrop of an emerging ASEAN Economic Community by 2015. Organized by the Asian Institute of Management, the ABC provides a venue for business leaders in the region to explore developments, opportunities, and issues of critical importance to business and the people of the region. Read more.
- Asia Bond Monitor November 20111 January 1971Demand for local bonds is still strong in face of rising risks and global weakness. The local currency bond markets in emerging East Asia grew by 5.5% y-o-y at the end of September to reach $5.5 trillion, driven by strong growth in corporate bonds. Yield curves in most LCY government bond markets flattened and shifted downwards as market and policy focus moved to support growth. In the recent AsianBondsOnline Bond Market Liquidity Survey for 2011 current concerns about global financial stability contributed to a modest widening of bid-ask spreads from the levels of last year's survey. Download report and press release.
