Key messages • AI adoption can improve public sector efficiency and service quality by supporting and accelerating administrative and support tasks. • Building internal capability for AI is important in public administrations to ensure compliance, accountability, and effectively leverage AI tools to achieve organisational goals....
Speaking at the Berlin Agriculture Ministers' Conference of the 18th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin on 17 January, WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam stressed that water security is the foundation of food security. He highlighted estimates warning that global water demand could exceed supply by 40 per cent by 203...
The SIXTH ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (hereinafter referred to as “ADGMIN”) was convened from 15 to 16 January 2026:REAFFIRMING the aims and purposes of ASEAN as enshrined in the Bangkok Declaration of 8th August 1967 and the ASEAN Charter, particularly to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region thr...
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) turns 10 today, Jan. 16, 2026. In its first decade, the Bank has approved nearly USD70 billion in 361 projects across 40 members, delivering infrastructure that improves the lives and livelihoods for millions of people across Asia and beyond. From roads and railways to power grids, digital networks and w...
President and Chair of the Board of Directors Zou Jiayi (center) together with Vice President and Corporate Secretary Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles (left) and Vice President and Chief Administration Officer Kaisu Christie (right)Zou Jiayi began her first day today as President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB...
Since the 2023 downturn, the economic recovery has been slow as consumption has remained weak and construction investment fell. The fiscal position deteriorated significantly due to weak growth and expenditure increases.The economy is set to regain momentum in 2026, supported by private demand. Real GDP is projected to grow by 1.5 percent in 2026 and 2027....
Key factsShort title:Türkiye — EVs (China)Complainant:ChinaRespondent:TürkiyeThird Parties (original proceedings):Australia; Brazil; Canada; European Union; India; Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Korea, Republic of; Norway; Russian Federation; Singapore; Switzerland; Thailand; United Kingdom; United StatesAgreements cited:(as cited in request for consulta...
The OECD employment rate remained stable in Q3 2025 compared with the previous quarter, at a record high of 70.3%.Download in PDF (data tables included)The OECD employment rate remained stable in Q3 2025 compared with the previous quarter, at a record high of 70.3% (Figure 1). Over the same period, employment rates held steady in 16 OECD countries, decline...
Economic, financial and monetary developmentsOverviewAt its meeting on 18 December 2025, the Governing Council decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged. Its updated assessment reconfirmed that inflation should stabilise at the 2% target in the medium term.According to the December 2025 Eurosystem staff macroeconomic projections for the eu...
Firms that have faced adverse shocks to their business activity can decide to either shed labour or hold on to their workforce, i.e. “hoard labour”. Labour hoarding occurs when firms are willing to retain their workforce even when facing a weakening of current and/or expected business conditions, for example related to lower demand or reduced profit...
