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Albert Park

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Albert Park

@ADBChiefEcon

Chief Economist of @ADB_HQ. Managed by Chief Economist Albert Park and his team. RT ≠ endorsement Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/-albertpark/

Manila, Philippines

Joined March 2021

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Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jun 9
Fast, smart, and borderless trade is happening now. AI is transforming customs, logistics, and trade finance by cutting clearance times, detecting fraud, and boosting efficiency from paperwork to payments. Yet adoption in Asia and the Pacific remains below 15%, revealing critical
Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jul 16
Asia’s future will be shaped by how we respond to today’s challenges and how we prepare for the changes ahead. Here’s Bambang Brodjonegoro, Dean and Chief Executive Officer of the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), sharing why understanding demographic change,
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Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jul 15
Better decisions begin with better evidence and that’s exactly what makes the Asian Economic Development Conference 2026 so valuable. Here’s Abdul Abiad, Deputy Chief Economist of Asian Development Bank, sharing why bringing together researchers and policymakers matters,
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Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jul 15
How can ASEAN build a more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive tourism economy? Join the next Asian Impact webinar to explore the regional cooperation policies and investment priorities that can help advance the goals of the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan 2026–2030.
Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jul 14
There is something energizing about being in a room filled with people who are asking difficult questions and working toward better answers. Returning to the Asian Economic Development Conference 2026 at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology was a wonderful reminder
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Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jul 9
Following the release of the #ADO2026 July Edition, I spoke with Bloomberg about ADB’s latest outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific, including the region’s growth prospects and the risks shaping the economic outlook.
Watch ADB Chief Economist on APAC Growth Outlook - Bloomberg
From bloomberg.com
Albert Park reposted
Asian Development Bank
@ADB_HQ
Jul 8
ADB has revised its growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific due to prolonged market disruptions from the Middle East conflict. Read the latest #ADO2026 report: ow.ly/tTHZ50ZlFQ6
Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jul 9
The #ADO2026 July Edition examines the latest economic outlook for developing Asia and the Pacific. In this discussion, I share my perspectives on the region’s growth prospects, key risks, and what lies ahead as economies navigate an increasingly uncertain global environment.
Asian Development Bank
@ADB_HQ
Jul 9
ADB Chief Economist Albert Park discusses key insights from the #ADO2026 July Edition and what lies ahead for developing Asia and the Pacific: ow.ly/bg4L50ZlFZe
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Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jul 8
The South China Morning Post recently reached out for my perspective on Vietnam’s efforts to encourage higher birth rates. As countries across Asia face the challenges of aging populations and declining fertility, the policy choices they make today will have important
Vietnam bets on baby bonuses to get rich before it grows old
From scmp.com
Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jul 6
The health of our oceans is deeply connected to the future of Asia and the Pacific. As climate change and marine ecosystem loss reshape coastlines and economies, governments are facing growing fiscal pressures while seeking new ways to finance conservation and resilience. What
Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jul 6
Every conversation on climate resilience reminded me that behind every dataset and policy discussion were people, communities, and livelihoods. I am grateful to have joined colleagues and partners in discussing new research on dzud in Mongolia and what it meant for the Central
Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jun 25
As a Founding Board member, I am happy to announce that the International Development Economics Association (IDEA) is now live. IDEA is the first global, open, democratically governed professional association for development economists—open to all, at any career stage and in any
Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jun 24
Global value chains continue to drive growth and jobs across developing Asia while creating new opportunities for transformation. Geopolitics, climate change, digitalization, and automation are reshaping production and value creation, opening space for economies to adapt and
Albert Park
@ADBChiefEcon
Jun 24
I'm proud to share that Asian Development Bank (ADB) successfully held the Asian Economic Development Conference (AEDC), co-hosted by Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Hong Kong, China. The conference brought