This publication explores how digitalization is shaking up the finance industry in ASEAN+3 economies, outlines risks and opportunities, and suggests ways of protecting regional financial stability.

This report assesses how Bangladesh is cutting gaps in gender equality and social inclusion in financial services and shows how support for women entrepreneurs alongside better technology access can boost sustainable development.

This working paper identifies challenges in access to finance for women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises  in Viet Nam and recommends ways to improve it.

The self-paced online course was launched on 8 March and is available free of charge at any time. 

This policy brief considers whether central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can promote the accessibility of financial services across the Pacific islands and the design choices involved in their development.

This report discusses the importance of remittances in Asia and the Pacific, the key challenges faced by the industry, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Financial inclusion will play an important role in Indonesia’s recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

How was the sector affected by the crises brought about by the pandemic and how can it recover?

COVID-19 impact on micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in developing Asia

Urge for governments to propose policy measures reducing economic and social fallout caused the pandemic