Seventy years after World War II, Southeast Asia stands at a crossroads amid multilateral trade negotiations, economic integration initiatives, political turmoil, and the establishment of new development institutions and regional governance frameworks. […]
Though Asia remains the fastest growing region globally, its growth rate is slowing. Are the policies of countries in the region robust enough to deal with external exigencies, and how successful will they be? […]
Japan’s economic situation is not as dire as some rumors suggest. The country’s growth slowdown is far from terminal—especially if Tokyo implements domestic reforms. […]
The economic convergence of large parts of the developing world with the advanced nations is the great story of the modern era. […]
The Asia and the Pacific region continues to be the global growth leader even as it faces significant development challenges and downside risks. […]
With emerging markets surging ahead and the United States and other wealthy countries engulfed in a crisis that shows no sign of ending, it is worth asking if rich countries are in a growth trap—and should perhaps seek advice from their developing neighbors. […]
In the years to come, the rise of emerging economies will reshape the global economic landscape. This monumental shift will enhance prosperity but also create great tensions that could stop progress in its tracks. […]
The economic costs of the Japanese earthquake will be major, but are unlikely to derail the Japanese or global recovery. However, a number of risks—beginning with unresolved nuclear crisis—could worsen the outcome considerably. […]
The recent emphasis on global economic rebalancing stokes current tensions and contributes to protectionist sentiment while diverting attention away from what is really needed—domestic reforms in the world’s largest economies. […]
As fears rise over currency clashes, policy makers must confront the challenges of a two-speed global economy where China and other emerging markets are surging ahead while Europe, the United States, and Japan face a number of serious economic concerns. […]
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