In the last quarter of 2025, employment rates remained stable or broadly stable compared with the previous quarter in 18 of 36 OECD countries with available data.Download in PDF (data tables included)In the last quarter of 2025, employment rates remained stable or broadly stable compared with the previous quarter in 18 of 36 OECD countries with available d...
The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), representing the region’s large, diverse and dynamic business community, convened its Second Meeting for 2026 in Mexico City from 22 to 25 April with a clear and urgent message: the global trade and investment environment is under acute stress, and bold, coordinated action is needed to restore confidence, resilie...
DOWNLOAD PICTUREThe Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) today launched new research examining how the hydrological cycle is being destabilized by climate change and the impact this is having on water security, food systems and economic performance worldwide.‘Where the Water Flows,’ the 2026 Asian Infrastructure Finance report, argues that the wat...
New UNCTAD dashboard tracks risks across shipping, energy, food and finance as shocks from the Strait of Hormuz spread through the global economy.Default image copyright and description© Shutterstock/Nightman1965What began as a shipping disruption in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints has become a wider development risk.Since early Mar...
Banks tightened credit standards across all loan categories, driven by higher perceived risks and lower risk toleranceBanks expect to also tighten credit standards in the second quarter, influenced by geopolitical tensions, energy developments, and higher funding costsLoan demand from firms and households expected to decrease, resulting from reduced financ...
Aligning tariffs, standards and supply chains are key to scaling sustainable alternatives and reducing dependence on fossil fuel-based materials.Default image copyright and description© UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)/Maria Durleva | Plastic nurdles – small pellets made from fossil fuels or recycled plastics – are used as the raw material for most pla...
SummaryCourse detailsBuilding capacity for AI in courtsWho it is forAI, Justice, and the Rule of LawGuidelines for the use of AI systems in courts and tribunalsArtificial intelligence is no longer a future challenge for justice systems. It is already being used in courtrooms, shaping evidence, decision-making, and access to justice. Yet many judicial profe...
ITC has signed new partnerships with leading business groups in Tunisia to grow digital trade and e-commerce. By working together, we’ll open the door for small businesses to access regional and international markets.ITC works with business support organizations around the world. By sharing the way we work with small businesses, our partners amplify our w...
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered a video message at the Opening of ASEAN Climate Week 2026, convened virtually from 27 April 2026 to 1 May 2026, under the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairship. In his address, SG Dr. Kao reaffirmed ASEAN’s commitment to advancing regional climate cooperation and highlighted ASEAN Climate W...
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2026—Gaps in resilient transport links and logistics capacity continue to constrain Cambodia’s trade and regional connectivity. To help address these challenges, the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the first phase of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) Cambodia Regional Connectivity Improvement (CRCI...
