The sovereign debt situation has deteriorated in many countries in the Asia and Pacific region.

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, Southeast and East Asian nations must prepare for the next financial crisis.

This publication examines women’s access to insurance in Pacific island countries, exploring how insurance can support women’s…

Although the market for digital payments in Brunei Darussalam has grown significantly, the average transaction value per user has…

The policy inclination of central banks toward sustainable macroeconomic development has increased over the years and substantially…

Prudential regulations do not discourage lending or investment; rather, it is monetary and fiscal policy measures that lead to a decline…

Scaling up climate resilience finance is critical, but major gaps and unclear frameworks hinder progress.

This edition reviews developments in local currency bond markets including sustainable bonds in the region during the first quarter of…

This brief explores the considerations involved in using local currency government bonds as cross-border collateral, focusing on the…

By taking an accommodative monetary policy stance, adopting central bank digital currency favors bank stability.