IntroductionGlobal debt markets are navigating a difficult terrain. Geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and an uncertain macroeconomic environment are adding pressure to already stretched markets. But debt markets have been resilient so far. This stability, however, masks deeper structural developments. The cost of long-term borrowing has risen, and the...
Disclaimer: This Technical Guidance Note should not be reported as representing the views of the IMF. The views expressed in this Note are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.SummaryThis note presents the key updates and revenue development highlights of the 2026 version ...
At a meeting on the Work Programme on E-Commerce on 3 March, WTO members considered a proposal to establish a Committee on Digital Trade as part of a draft decision on e-commerce for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), which will take place from 26 to 29 March in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Members also continued discussions on the reinvigoration of the Work P...
© UNESCO3 March 2026Last update:5 March 202616 February 2026, New Delhi | UNESCO and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, launched the India Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Report at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.Developed by UNESCO, in partnership with the IndiaAI Mission, and Ikigai Law...
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IntroductionConsumers face a dynamic and complex financial landscape, shaped by cost‑of‑living pressures and evolving risks, including scams and frauds. These challenges, combined with consumer vulnerabilities such as low financial literacy and high levels of debt, threaten households’ financial well-being. Risks stemming from the conduct of firms, such...
The APEC Policy Support Unit (PSU) is responsible for maintaining and updating StatsAPEC, the statistics portal of APEC. StatsAPEC is the only consolidated source of APEC-specific data dating back to APEC’s inception in 1989 and consists of two databases: Key Indicators and Bilateral Linkages. To access StatsAPEC, please click here.The policy researc...
AbstractThe rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape industrial production and policymaking worldwide. In manufacturing, AI can enhance productivity, efficiency and innovation through applications such as predictive maintenance, quality control and supply chain optimization. Although opportunities offered by AI are...
AbstractThe green transformation is reshaping global manufacturing and poses a dual challenge for developing countries: they must meet rising environmental standards while continuing to advance industrialization. This policy brief explores how the shift to a low-carbon economy alters the rules of global competitiveness and introduces new sector-speci...
As ASEAN is positioning to be the heart of digital economy, fostering trust is key in reaping the benefits of growing digitalisation and further empowering the vulnerable segments of the population.In the bustling streets of Jakarta, 50-year-old Siti (name changed) sits behind her food stall, where the aroma and sizzle of fried rice and grilled satay...
