Trade and industry


ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook 2022
This report looks at the region's economic outlook for 2022 and assesses risks facing countries. 

Tags: Economy, COVID-19, Trade and industry, Health

Predictable Trade, Investment, and Macro Policies Needed amid Supply Chain Disruptions
Making sure they have predictable policies is seen to ease investors' concerns amid global uncertainties.

Tags: Trade and industry, ASEAN, Economy, Private sector development, 2022 Videos

Asian Development Outlook 2022: Mobilizing Taxes for Development
This report examines the economic outlook of developing Asia amid global turbulence and lingering effects of the pandemic.

Tags: Economy, COVID-19, Health, Trade and industry

Developing Asia Economies Set to Grow 5.2% This Year Amid Global Uncertainty
The trade-dependent economies of Southeast Asia are forecast to grow collectively by 4.9% this year and 5.2% in 2023.

Tags: Economics, Health, COVID-19, Trade and industry, Social development and poverty

ASEAN Makes Good Progress in Reducing Trade Costs, Says UN Survey
The average implementation rate in ASEAN is 79%, higher than the Asia–Pacific regional average of 64.9%.

Tags: COVID-19, Economy, Trade and industry, Information and communications technology, ASEAN

Southeast Asia Recovery Hinged on Addressing Global Headwinds
Tighter interest rates, widespread unemployment, weak investment prospects, emerging variants, and higher inflation among challenges facing countries.

Tags: Economy, Trade and industry, Health, Education, Private sector development, Tourism, Social development and poverty, Information and communications technology, ASEAN

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Takes Effect on 1 January
Uneven benefits from tariff concessions seen for member states but still advantageous overall.

Tags: ASEAN, Trade and industry, Regional cooperation and integration

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Trends 2021/2022: Preferential Trade Agreements in Asia and the Pacific
This report gives an overview of the initiatives and approaches of Asia-Pacific economies toward preferential trade agreements, including recent trends and developments.

Tags: Trade and industry, Economy, Regional cooperation and integration

RCEP Agreement to Enter into Force on 1 January 2022
So far, six member states and four non-ASEAN signatory states have ratified the agreement.

Tags: Trade and industry, ASEAN, Regional cooperation and integration

ADB, Timor-Leste Sign $135 Million Expansion Project for Presidente Nicolau Lobato Airport
The project will help pave the way for increased international connectivity and support the country’s efforts to join the WTO, ASEAN, and other regional and global trade agreements.

Tags: Timor-Leste, Transportation, Economy, Trade and industry, Tourism

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