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Tariffs and US dollar depreciations: Not so surprising after all

To many, the US dollar depreciation following the ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement on 2 April 2025 defied conventional wisdom. However,…

5 months ago

Detecting potentially harmful workplace practice

Businesses use checklists to exercise managerial control and ensure quality, but excessive bureaucracy can frustrate skilled workers and reduce morale.…

5 months ago

The aftermath of tariffs

The tariff spree during the first 100 days of the second Trump administration created a bewildering economic policy chaos, disrupting…

5 months ago

From Hospitals to Communities: How to Expand Mental Health Access

Strategic investments in financing reforms, workforce capacity, community care, and digital innovation for mental health care can deliver substantial social…

5 months ago

Fixing the Fatal Funding Gap Fueling Asia’s Road Safety Crisis

A strategic overhaul in financing—through dedicated funds, development bank support, and performance-based partnerships—can help unlock life-saving investments in road safety…

5 months ago

Four Steps to Fix Asia’s Roads Using Proactive Maintenance and Smart Asset Management

Proactive road maintenance planning, paired with asset management systems and performance-based contracts, can help countries stretch infrastructure budgets and reduce…

5 months ago

Why Tailored Strategies and Strong Institutions Are Key to Clean Energy Growth

Economic and non-economic factors, from industrial growth and inflation to governance and social integration, play decisive roles in shaping renewable…

5 months ago

Three Steps to Drive Digital Growth in Asia and the Pacific

Digital public infrastructure offers a transformative path for inclusive development. Countries across Asia and the Pacific can accelerate adoption through…

5 months ago

How Smart Regulations Can Unlock Growth and Attract Investment

Governments in Asia and the Pacific are reforming regulations to reduce business costs and attract investment. Cambodia is showing that…

5 months ago

How Bangladesh Can Boost its Economy Through Capital Market and Bank Reform

Bangladesh’s economic progress is at risk due to a weak banking sector and the absence of a functioning capital market.…

5 months ago