East Asia and Pacific Growth Expected to Moderate as Global Headwinds Persist
Growth in developing East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) is projected to
soften to 6.0 percent in 2019 and 2020, down from 6.3 percent in...
Peru should help more young vulnerable people into work
Peru’s remarkable economic growth since the
2000s and policies targeting the most vulnerable young people have helped boost
the youth employment rate. Peru should now focus...
New safety and health issues emerge as work changes
Changes in working practices,
demographics, technology and the environment are creating new occupational
safety and health (OSH) concerns, according to a new report from the
International Labour...
China needs further reforms to make growth sustainable, greener and more inclusive
The Chinese economy continues to slow as it rebalances, with headwinds
including trade frictions and the weakening global economy undermining exports
and creating new uncertainties. Policy...
Bhutan’s Economy to Moderately Grow in 2019 and 2020 on Strong Hydropower and Tourism Outlooks
Economic growth in Bhutan is forecast to strengthen moderately, buoyed
by the industry and services sectors, according to a new Asian Development Bank
(ADB) report.
The Asian
Development...
SMEs turning to alternative financing instruments as growth slows in bank lending
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are turning
to non-bank financing sources at a faster pace than in the past, as bank
lending to them has risen...
Further reforms in Japan needed to meet the challenges of population ageing and high public debt
The Japanese economy is undergoing the longest
expansion in its post-war history, marked by strong job creation and business
investment. Government policy must overcome the intertwined...
Only 19 Percent of Business Leaders Say They Are Ready to Lead the Social Enterprise
Amid rapid technological, economic and social change, it is important
for organizations to move beyond mission statements and social impact programs
to put humans at the...
Kenya’s Economic Outlook Remains Stable Amid Threats of Drought in 2019
Kenya’s real gross domestic product is projected to grow by 5.7% in
2019, a slight decrease from the estimated 5.8% growth experienced in 2018,
according to...
Deep Electrification Powered by Renewables Key for a Climate-Safe Future
As the urgency to take bold climate action grows, new analysis by the
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds that scaling-up renewable
energy combined with electrification...