https://www.adb.org/ en Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:16:23 +0800 https://www.adb.org/adbi/publications/strategic-pathways-for-ratification-and-implementation-of-the-singapore-convention The Singapore Convention offers countries in Asia and the Pacific a valuable opportunity to strengthen crossborder commercial dispute resolution and improve the overall business environment. 1166211 2026-08-05 https://www.adb.org/publications/poverty-social-analysis-qrg The Poverty and Social Analysis Quick Reference Guide (QRG) and the accompanying Sector Tip Sheets provide a comprehensive framework for integrating poverty reduction and social inclusion into ADB operations to strengthen development outcomes across Asia and the Pacific. 1165811 2026-08-03 https://www.adb.org/adbi/publications/explaining-human-development-inequality-in-asia-evidence-and-policy Human development inequality remains substantial across Asian economies, with inequality-related Human Development Index losses ranging from below 10% to over 35%. 1164691 2026-07-30 https://www.adb.org/publications/advancing-digital-trade-cross-border-ecommerce As cross-border e-commerce rapidly reshapes trade in Asia and the Pacific, this brief shows how bridging the digital divide, tightening regional cooperation, and harmonizing standards can support MSMEs and help underpin broad-based inclusive growth. 1164711 2026-07-29 https://www.adb.org/publications/adb-green-blue-bonds This publication details how ADB’s green and blue bond program raises capital to fund myriad projects from sustainable transportation to coastal protection, as climate and biodiversity risks threaten already complex development challenges in Asia and the Pacific. 297141 2026-07-27 https://www.adb.org/adbi/publications/renminbi-invoicing-under-dollar-dominance-evidence-on-inertia-institutions-and-policy The renminbi's internationalization is progressing gradually through institutional and relational factors and expanding as a complement to the dollar-centered international monetary system. 1163141 2026-07-24 https://www.adb.org/publications/bullets-budgets-measuring-defense-spending-multipliers This paper examines the macroeconomic effects of defense spending shocks in emerging markets and developing economies, with a focus on Asia and the Pacific during 1990–2023. 1162926 2026-07-23 https://www.adb.org/adbi/publications/agricultural-innovation-and-womens-empowerment-can-improve-climate-resilience-in-southeast-asia Southeast Asia’s agricultural sector cannot afford to address climate vulnerability and gender inequality as separate policy problems. Agricultural innovation offers a lever to address both simultaneously. 1162286 2026-07-21 https://www.adb.org/publications/climate-resilient-energy-imperative As the impacts of the changing climate increase pressure on Asia and the Pacific’s energy supply and demand, this report analyzes how the energy sector can overcome challenges and build climate-resilient energy systems that safeguard livelihoods and underpin sustainable growth. 1162401 2026-07-21 https://www.adb.org/publications/social-protection-indicators-coverage-effectiveness This report introduces ADB’s Social Protection Indicators of Coverage and Effectiveness (SPICES) framework, a methodology for assessing social protection systems in Asia and the Pacific. The framework assists evidence-based decision-making and supports poverty reduction efforts. 1154681 2026-07-20