News: ITU, ADB and the World Bank
Our empirical evidence for 9 Asian economies indicates that both CPI and PPI inflation have a direct effect on bond yields, although each matter differently depending on the country.
Skills alignment should be a priority among governments and the private sector in the region to provide young people the skills employers need to give them jobs.
It is our responsibility too to protect wildlife and maintain the balance of nature in the face of smuggling.
Asian governments should compel all public and private health service providers to share their data, promote continuity of care, and put their patients’ wellbeing first.
Sean O’Sullivan, ADB Director General for Central and West Asia, gives an update on a $1.2 billion project to improve the electricity supply with two giant gas turbines in Uzbekistan.
Microfinance provides post-disaster relief and support quickly, reduces the cost of recovery financing, reduces aid dependency, and builds long-term resilience.
When risk mitigation processes are put in place, inclusive business deals are no more risky than other investments – it’s is just a different kind of risk.
More coordination and cooperation at the borders will create greater efficiencies that are passed on to traders so business becomes faster and cheaper – a cross-border win-win situation for all in South Asia.
There is no single or simple solution to ensure SMEs benefit from regional integration schemes – ASEAN economies need to fix key productivity, regulatory, infrastructure, and financing gaps.
Avoid, curb and transit travel to get our cities moving again.