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Exploring the transformational opportunities and challenges of new sovereign monies. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins have the potential to help digitize entire economies and represent a powerful force for unlocking the Internet of Value. Today, 130 countries, representing...

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Two years into the most significant contraction of the innovation economy since the dot-com bubble, and signs of normalization — dare we say recovery — are on the horizon. It feels like we are closer to the end than the...

After a challenging 2023, all indications are that 2024 should be a stronger year for Vietnam's economy, driven by a rebound in the manufacturing sector and an improvement in consumer sentiment. In addition, the plunge in interest rates throughout 2023...

China Economics Update Jan 2024Credit growth picked up for the third straight month in Dec, reflecting strong government bond issuance. Bank loans were softer than expected. Despite being on a moderating trend, medium- to long-term (ML) corporate loan demand remained...

The total nominal GDP of the ten ASEAN nations measured in US dollar terms amounted to USD 3.6 trillion in 2022, more than doubling compared with total GDP of USD 1.6 trillion in 2009. The total size of the ASEAN...

At a time when climate change, pandemic threats and technological changes are compounding the disruptive force of more conventional risks such as demographic change and political turmoil, there is good reason to marshal the serendipitous forces that surround us. As...

An Opportunity to Exclusively Partner with PBEC on publishing this Full Market Report PBEC is pleased to announce its second in-depth report on Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Trends impacting APAC businesses. Building on the success of our highly regarded...

PBEC has permission to share this white paper from o9 Solutions that seeks to outline existing and emerging regulatory trends at the intersection of supply chain and sustainability, including a range of binding regulations, tax policies, and legislative proposals at international, national,...

Asia-Pacific Economic Outlook latest 2023 Section 1: Towards a Sustainable Recovery The Asia-Pacific region has shown remarkable resilience in the face of an uncertain environment. However, as the region heads into a ‘new normal’ the shape and form of economic...