Finance ministers and central bank governors of Asean-member countries, China, Japan and South Korea expect recovery from the pandemic-induced global recession in the near term even as they remain on …
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World Bank approves $200m support to strengthen Nepal’s financial sector
The World Bank has approved a $200 million ‘Finance for Growth’ development policy credit to strengthen financial sector stability, diversify financial solutions, and increase access to financial serv…
Post-pandemic investment climate appears promising
How will foreign direct investment (FDI) levels for 2020 play out globally in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic? It is a question being asked by government officials, policymakers, business leaders…
Vietnam’s economy remains resilient despite COVID-19 challenges: ADB
Vietnam’s economy is expected to grow by 1.8% in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic and bounce back to 6.3% in 2021, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report released on September 15. Lo…
Tap on Blue Economy Potential – Mitigating Threats and Capitalising Opportunities
Monday, June 8 is World Ocean Day. The day reminds us of the importance of the oceans to the world. The obvious ones include the oceans’ role in maritime transportation, undeniably the most efficient …
Digital resiliency is ‘new normal’ for ASEAN countries- international survey says
The prolonged pandemic puts the resilience of nations and cities around the world, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to the test. In these unprecedented times, governments …
Driving Indo-Pacific in an Uncertain World
Indo-Pacific is in the limelight for quite some time now. It is a multipolar region, contributing more than half of the world’s GDP and population. Indo-Pacific is the lifeline of the entire world; wo…
Vietnam eyes 2.5 pct GDP growth despite pandemic
Vietnam targets GDP growth of 2-2.5 percent this year by mitigating the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on major sectors. Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung announced the target at a…
Connectivity projects, border haats can transform Indo-Myanmar partnership
The ongoing connectivity projects between India and Myanmar and border haats can be gamechanger for sub-regional linkages as part of Indo-Pacific construct. This was flagged at the Asian Confluence (T…
Scientists create blueprint to vaccinate in Bangladesh and beyond
Scientists will work in Bangladesh to create a blueprint to help ensure that medics can get a COVID-19 vaccine to everyone who needs it across the Global South. Universal vaccine access is already a m…