pacific

Labourers at a construction site in Shanghai, China. Picture taken July 12, 2021. Photo :Reuters

World Bank says Delta variant slowing economic growth in East Asia and Pacific

The damage done by the resurgence and persistence of Covid-19 is likely to hurt growth and increase inequality over the longer-term, the World Bank said

A daily wage labourer stands in a queue for free food at a construction site where activity has been halted due to 21-day nationwide lockdown to slow the spreading of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), in New Delhi, India, April 10, 2020. Photo :Reuters

Global Economy

Pandemic threatens Asia-Pacific's progress on global development goals, says ADB

Global Economy

UK will apply to trans-Pacific trade bloc before publishing economic impact

Due to higher prices for fruits, vegetables and dairy products, it has become nearly impossible for poor people in Asia and the Pacific to achieve healthy diets. Photo: Collected

South Asia

Malnutrition for billions in Asia, Pacific feared amid pandemic

World+Biz

81 mn jobs lost as Covid-19 creates turmoil in Asia Pacific labour markets: ILO

World+Biz