Asia Pacific

The World Bank Called for Tighter Economic Policies to Restore Economic Stability

In its newly released Mongolia Economic Update, the World Bank said that the Mongolian economy is facing challenges from the…

10 years ago

Boosting Trade Competitiveness Key for Sustained Growth in Malaysia

Malaysia's economy is expected to grow by 5.4% in 2014 and 4.6% in 2015, according to a new World Bank…

10 years ago

UN Reports FDI Hit $1.4 Trillion in 2013, Upward Trend to Continue

Global foreign direct investment is up and expected to rise over the next three years, driven mainly by stronger economies…

10 years ago

Bangladesh Receives $600 Million to Improve Rural Electricity Supply

The Government of Bangladesh today signed a $600 million credit to improve the quality of electricity supply for 25 million…

10 years ago

India in a Strong Position to Tap Global Growth

Unlike most developing countries, India’s recent growth has been well below potential, which provides space for economic activity to accelerate…

10 years ago

Measuring Wealth to Track Sustainability

The new edition of the World Bank's Little Green Data Book, released on World Environment Day 2014, includes a new…

10 years ago

Central Asian Countries Pledge Action on Climate Change

Central Asia faces climate change related issues such as warmer temperatures, glacier melt, increased variability in water resources, and frequent…

10 years ago

Myanmar’s Opportunity to Double Rice Export and Reduce Poverty

New Report Advises Myanmar to Rethink its Rice Export Strategy to Expand Rice Production and Help Farmers Improve their Livelihoods.…

10 years ago

Shift to Solar Power Raises Incomes for Salt-mining Families in India

Example of sustainable energy future moves delegates at UN Forum. Sustainable Energy for All leaders outline financing plan to achieve…

10 years ago

Achieving Growth and Development in Tajikistan

A new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for Tajikistan outlines a World Bank Group program of support for the country over…

10 years ago