Asia’s Push to Adopt Global Climate Disclosure Standards
Asia is advancing climate disclosure efforts, but stronger data and regional support are still needed.
Economics
Tariffs on the Table: What Could Be Asia’s Next Move?
New tariffs threaten to escalate trade tensions and raise economic risks, prompting debate over how best to negotiate or counter the measures.
The Yellow Brick Road to Golden Indonesia 2045: Advice for the New Government
Indonesia is charting a path toward its long-term vision for sustainable development, known as Golden Indonesia 2045.
Economics, Finance sector development
Exchange rate transmission to prices in emerging Asia and the role of global shocks
Central banks in emerging Asia have helped to bolster the resilience of their economies to external shocks, but the exchange rate channel remains a key transmission mechanism of disturbances.
ChatGPT and structural change: Proceed with caution
ChatGPT has the potential to lay the foundation for structural change and economywide productivity growth.
Managing water resources in agriculture can ensure food and water security
The unsustainable use of water resources in agriculture will have severe implications for future food and water security.
Rising corporate market power in Asia threatens monetary policy effectiveness
Market power has been a long-standing concern for many policy makers and academic researchers as it greatly matters for economic welfare and resource allocation.
Mounting debt and capital flow management risks amid a strong US dollar
A tightening United States monetary policy cycle in 2022 in the face of severe inflationary pressures has led to a broad-based appreciation of the US dollar.
What can the quality of institutions tell us about macrofinancial resilience in Asia?
Asia has made substantial progress on economic development over the past 3 decades, with the quality of institutions playing an important role.
Unconventional monetary policy in Southeast Asia eased market turmoil during COVID-19
Quantitative easing measures in Southeast Asia helped to alleviate pressure on long-term bond yields and support stability in asset markets.