Asia-Pacific to Remain Global Growth Driver in 2011, But High Food and Fuel Prices, and Volatile Capital Inflows a Risk

5 May 2011 -- Asia-Pacific developing countries will continue driving the global economy in 2011, however high food and fuel prices, and volatile capital inflows pose fresh challenges, the United Nations said in its annual regional social and economic report released today.....<read more>

High food prices slow poverty reduction in Asia and the Pacific
High oil prices may also slow progress on MDG 1 by affecting economic growth

5 May 2011 – Persistent high food prices over the past year have slowed poverty reduction in developing economies in the Asia and Pacific region, according to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) flagship regional socio-economic survey..... <read more>

The Economic Aftershocks of Japan’s Disaster

5 May 2011 -- The devastating earthquake and tsunami in north-eastern Japan on 11 March 2011 is projected to have a smaller-than-expected impact on Asia's developing economies, said an assessment by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) released today....<read more>

Economic impact of oil price increases on the Asia-Pacific region

5 May 2011 – Rising global oil prices are an increasing concern for oil-importing countries in the Asia-Pacific region with Malaysia , the Philippines and Thailand expected to be most adversely affected in terms of inflationary impact, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) says in its latest regional social and economic survey.... <read more>