The United States’ application of the minimised quantitative easing (QE) programme, China’s economic slowdown and the Thai Finance Ministry’s foreign capital control are major elements contribution...
Non-tariff measures, such as regulatory standards for m anufactured and agricultural goods, can have a significant impact on trade — possibly even more than tariffs —...
Balancing sustainable development with high rates of economic growth requires agreement on a new energy compact for Asia and the Pacific, the top United Nations Asia-Pacific...
Asia-Pacific countries concluded three days of discussions here today on sustainable development challenges facing the region, including growing natural resource constraints, climate change, hunger and poverty,...
The Bank of Thailand Launches New Series of Thai Banknotes
Bangkok (UN ESCAP Strategic Communications and Advocacy Section) – More than 900 representatives of governments, civil society, private sector and academia in the region are meeting...
Bangkok (UN ESCAP Strategic Communications and Advocacy Section) – Asia-Pacific countries concluded a week-long annual United Nations forum in Bangkok today, finalizing a comprehensive social and...
High food prices prevented nearly 20 million people emerge from poverty in Asia and the Pacific ESCAP study warns food inflation can delay MDG 1 achievement...
