ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office

East Asia: Digital Economy Poised to Be the New Driver of Development

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Post published:August 14, 2019
Post category:News & Media

The ASEAN+3 region is eager to adopt new technology and embrace the digital revolution, which will help regional economies progress in their development paths. This was highlighted by a discussion panel at the seminar on “Building Capacity and Connectivity for the New Economy” co-organized by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) and Malaysian Economic Association (MEA) in Kuala Lumpur on August 6, 2019. This seminar is part of AMRO’s outreach program to introduce key findings of its flagship report, the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) 2019, which was published in early May. It attracted an audience of 120 participants from both the public and private sectors, and the media.

Increased Regional Integration Renews the Question about Asia’s Common Currency

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Post published:August 1, 2019
Post category:Blogs

In May 2019, Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad stated that East Asia should ‘adopt a common trading currency, not to be used locally but for the purpose of settling of trade’ that would be pegged to gold.

Re-weighting of Indexes to Affect Capital Flows

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Post published:July 24, 2019
Post category:Blogs

Major stock and bond index providers have started, or have announced that they intend, to increase the weighting of China’s securities in their respective benchmark indexes over the course of 2019-20.

Monthly Update of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) – July 2019

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Post published:July 23, 2019
Post category:ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook Publications

Investor sentiment improved as global stock markets rallied and volatility receded following the easing in U.S.-China trade tensions, and supported by the accommodative tone of major central banks.

Tackling Rapid Population Aging in Developing Economies

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Post published:June 28, 2019
Post category:Blogs

By 2050, the world’s population aged 60 years and older is expected to reach about 2 billion, more than doubling from 900 million in 2015.

Embracing Technology and Investing in Infrastructure – ASEAN+3’s Path into the ‘New Economy’

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Post published:June 27, 2019
Post category:News & Media

Despite its disruptive effects, the ASEAN+3 economies can harness technology for job creation and sustainable economic growth. To successfully do so, regional economies need to create a technology-friendly ecology by investing in hard and soft infrastructure. This insight was shared by government officials, economists, and private sector representatives during a seminar entitled “Building Capacity and Connectivity for the New Economy in East Asia” co-organized by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on June 19 in Manila. This seminar is part of AMRO’s outreach program to introduce key findings of its flagship report, the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) 2019, which is published in early May. It attracted an audience of 80 participants from both the public and private sectors.

ASEAN+3: Enhance Competitiveness and Productivity through Technology Adoption

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Post published:June 26, 2019
Post category:News & Media

Amid external uncertainties, ASEAN+3 economies should enhance regional cooperation and embrace new technology to unleash growth potential and successfully transition to the “new economy”.

Financial Constraints Facing Developing Economies: ASEAN+3’s Experiences and Prospects

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Post published:June 25, 2019
Post category:Blogs

Many developing economies face daunting financial constraints as they strive to move up the income and development ladder. In particular, developing economies need high levels of investment over prolonged periods of time to lift potential growth, and move up the income ladder.

Monthly Update of the ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook (AREO) – June 2019

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Post published:June 24, 2019
Post category:ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook Publications

The U.S. Fed held its policy rate steady at the June 19 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, observing that economic activity is still “rising at a moderate rate.”

Advisory Panel Discusses Macroeconomic Surveillance with AMRO Director Mr Toshinori Doi and Staff

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Post published:June 14, 2019
Post category:News & Media Press Releases

Members of the Advisory Panel (AP) of the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), convened in Singapore today to review and discuss AMRO’s research and surveillance work. This is the first meeting between AMRO Director Mr. Toshinori Doi, whose term started on May 27, 2019, and the AP, which includes three newly appointed members – Dr. Dave Fernandez, Mr. Daikichi Monma, and Dr. Atchana Waiquamdee.