The economy of Batam Island, one of the most favoured tourist destinations for Singaporeans, has deteriorated significantly due to the…

Globally, 1.7 billion adults still lack access to formal financial services, with a large percentage living in South Asia and Sub-…

Financial services in Thailand are undergoing rapid transformation. The adoption of digital payments has been growing at an exponential…

This paper presents the findings of a survey among 18 central banks from Asia and the Pacific regarding their views on and policies…

Rapid developments in financial technology (fintech) are expected to contribute to improvements in financial inclusion and well-being.…

Japan’s aging population poses a variety of problems, one of which is the increase in neurological disorders. In this study, we propose…

Trade facilitation, by reducing trade costs and raising the efficiency of moving goods across borders, is integral to international…

This paper examines the regional and global growth effects of current account imbalances in Japan, Germany, and the People’s Republic of…

Social protection, especially health care systems for the poor, is essential to reduce inequality. Health-related shocks, such as death…

Responding to the needs of citizens through the provision of public goods and services, maintaining the rule of law, and the protection…