Spotlight Archives
- ADB-OECD Webinar: Leveraging Technology and Innovation for Disaster Risk Management and Financing08 March 2021This webinar presented the main findings of the ADB-OECD report on Leveraging Technology and Innovation for Disaster Risk Management and Financing, held on 11 March, 7:00-8:30 pm (Manila) via Zoom. Read more.
- ADB-PIDS Webinar—Digital Platforms: Implications for the Philippines and Developing Asia4 March 2021The rapid development of digital platforms, accelerated by COVID-19 pandemic, will affect a broad range of economic and social aspects. Join the ADB-PIDS webinar on 11 March 2021, 2:00–4:30pm (Manila) via Facebook live to learn more about digital platforms and how they can accelerate the digital transformation. Read more.
- ADB Brief 166: Getting Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout23 February 2021This brief discusses the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine procurement and distribution in Asia and the Pacific along with challenges and policy implications toward delivering safe, effective, and affordable vaccines to all.
- Asian Economic Integration Report (AEIR) 2021 launchedFebruary 2021ADB Chief Economist Yasuyuki Sawada highlighted the importance of regional cooperation and integration to help economies recover and reconnect post-COVID-19 pandemic at the launch of the AEIR 2021 at the Asian Impact webinar. Read news release. Watch video. Download the report.
- Asian Economic Integration Report (AEIR) 2021February 2021The Asian Economic Integration Report (AEIR) 2021 examines the initial impact on trade, investment, finance, and people’s mobility across the region as the COVID-19 pandemic struck. This year’s AEIR theme chapter is on digital platforms and how they can accelerate digital transformation across the region. Watch the short video, read highlights and see news release. Download report here.
- Regional Public Goods in Asia and Europe29 January 2021This report reviews regional public goods along with the challenges and benefits of their provision in Asia and Europe. As economies become more integrated, development challenges are becoming more transnational. The provision of regional public goods can help address such challenges in Asia. Read the report here.
- Asian Impact Webinar: Asian Economic Integration Report (AEIR) 2021 LaunchJanuary 2021Join the Zoom launch of the AEIR 2021 on 10 Feb 2021 (Wed) at 10AM (GMT+8). The report examines how regional cooperation and integration can help Asia and the Pacific recover and reconnect. Its theme chapter "Making Digital Platforms Work in Asia" discusses how to realize the vast potential of the digital economy during and after the pandemic. Register here.
- New on ARIC Database: ARIC FTA Upgrade and Expansion Table14 January 2021An emerging trend in Asia's FTA landscape is the upgrading and expansion of Asian FTAs. The new ARIC FTA Upgrading and Expansion Table keeps track of this important development in Asia's trade policy. It also serves as an important tool for policymakers to understand the evolution of the quality of FTAs in Asia.
- ADB Brief 164: Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership: Overview and Economic ImpactDecember 2020This brief explains the key features of the RCEP of the ASEAN with Australia, Japan, the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and New Zealand as a springboard to deepen economic reforms and improve industry competitiveness.
- Asia’s regional financing woes are exposed during COVID-1917 December 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the Asia’s continued dependence on non-resident capital and the vulnerabilities of this type of financing. This blog explores the role of RCI in updating and upgrading Asia's financial architecture towards building stronger intraregional financing mechanisms for a more stable path to recovery. Read on.
