Economy


Southeast Asia Economy Rebounds Despite Headwinds
Robust domestic demand in Indonesia and the Philippines contribute to an improved outlook for this year, according to the Asian Development Bank.

Tags: Indonesia, Philippines, Economy, ASEAN

Robots and AI: A New Economic Era
This book explores how industrial robots, automation, and AI affect international growth, trade, productivity, employment, wages, and welfare.

Tags: ICT, Trade and industry, Economy

New Normal, New Technologies, New Financing
This report looks at how G20 could be an effective international forum to foster a coordinated global response to establish and deliver commitments for resilient, sustainable, and inclusive growth.  

Tags: COVID-19, ICT, SDGs, Economy, Finance, trade and industry, Environment, regional cooperation and integration

ADB Sees Brighter Outlook for Southeast Asia
Indonesia and the Philippines are expected to grow faster this year amid increased domestic demand as COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed and borders reopen.

Tags: Indonesia, Philippines, Economy, COVID-19

Southeast Asia Green Recovery Can Create More Than 30 Million Jobs by 2030—ADB
Report sees green growth opportunities in productive and regenerative agriculture, sustainable urban development and transport models, and renewable energy, among others.

Tags: ASEAN Policy Network, Environment, Climate change, Economy, SDGs, COVID-19

Targeted Support for Growth Sectors Can Boost Post-Pandemic Recovery
Studies show continuing pandemic policy support and tapping new drivers of growth will be critical in sustaining a resilient recovery.

Tags: Economy, COVID-19, Tourism, ICT, Agriculture, ASEAN Policy Network

RCEP Can Help Rebuild ASEAN Economies in the Wake of the Pandemic
The trade agreement also has the potential to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises and attract investments to the region.

Tags: ASEAN Policy Network, regional cooperation and integration, Economy, COVID-19, Health, 2022 Videos

7 Tools to Ensure Tourism Resilience and Sustainability
Resilience means future-proofing tourism against future pandemics and other disruptions.

Tags: ASEAN Policy Network, Tourism, Economy, SDGs, Gender and development, 2022 Videos

Finding Ways to Revive Travel Sustainably
While there is no playbook on how to restart the travel engine, there are opportunities to streamline measures while respecting practical risk mitigation considerations, PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera says in a blog post.

Tags: travel, Economy, Singapore, Gender and development, SDGs, Poverty, Health, COVID-19, Thailand

How G20 Can Ensure Digital Transformation: Development for All
This op-ed from ERIA examines what G20 can do to advance digital transformation and digital trade.

Tags: Indonesia, ICT, Economy, ASEAN Policy Network

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