What's New at AIEN
Beyond Factory Asia
Will developing Asia manage to invest in skills, technologies, and the private sector to move beyond low-cost manufacturing and ensure that economic growth remains strong? Join the live online chat with ADB's Ramesh Subramaniam and Thiam Hee Ng on Monday, 13 May 2013, 06:00–07:00 GMT (14:00—15:00 Manila/Hong Kong/Singapore time). Learn more.
Trade Chatter May Issue
The May issue of AIEN's monthly newsletter, Trade Chatter, has just been sent out to members of the mailing list. If you have not received a copy, check out the web version. To avoid missing out in the future, subscribe here!
On the Path to Creating the ASEAN Economic Community
The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has geared its integration efforts towards creating the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by 2015 under the following four pillars: 1. Single Market and Production Base; 2. Competitive Economic Environment; 3. Equitable Economic Development; and 4. Full Integration into the Global Economy. See how it has fared.
AIEN Research Associates Program
AIEN is a great place to do research! We accept two batches of Research Associates each year—in January and July. The online application opens one month before the deadlines. We announce the opening in our monthly newsletter (subscribe here). You can find more information on the Research Associates program here.
Call for Papers: Background Papers for Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum
ADB and UNESCAP are pleased to announce the Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum (APTFF) to be held in Beijing on 10-11 September. This year's forum will feature four thematic sessions: (i) International trade logistics performance for inclusive development; (ii) Trade and supply chain financing; (iii) Integrated supply chains using paperless trade; and (iv) National single window for supply chain connectivity. Interested authors are invited to contribute papers to the thematic sessions.
AIEN Speaker Series: Razeen Sally
On 15 April 2013, Professor Razeen Sally from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore talked about global value chains and their implications for trade policy in Asia. Read more | Download the presentation.
© Copyright 2012 Asian International Economists Network. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. AIEN is not responsible for the content of external sites.