Twin solutions to Asia’s demographic problems
Asia is a continent of demographic extremes. At one end of the spectrum, there are three economies that are among the top in terms of life expectancy worldwide: Japan, Singapore and …
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How to stretch development spending
Countries must make every dollar count with productive partnerships and savvy investments
Doing infrastructure right in the U.S.
Infrastructure is the backbone of economic expansion, but its impact hinges not on size and quantity but relevance and quality. President Donald Trump proposes up to $1 trillion over a …
Climate Action must be part of national plans
As president country, China can help the BRICS bloc deepen cooperation to meet global challenges and uncertainties
When it comes to inequality, it’s not just about the economy
Growing income differences were decisive for Brexit and Mr Donald Trump's election victory. Despite benefiting from the fastest economic growth in the world, decision-makers in Asia should take note and act because income inequality in the region is showing some of the biggest increases anywhere. Even when economic growth in the aggregate is robust, inequalities among people, coupled with a rising distrust of globalisation, are increasingly determining political outcomes.