BRAVING THE STORMS - World Bank talks about ASIA

Amidst a fragile recovery, three clouds are gathering over the economic horizon: U.S. inflation could provoke financial tightening, China’s structural slowdown and zero-Covid-19 policy could dampen regional exports, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could disrupt food and fuel supplies, spook financial markets, and undermine business confidence. Counterposed against these risks, are three opportunities. First, shifts in the patterns of comparative advantage are creating new niches in both goods and services trade. Second, the diffusion of technologies could boost productivity. Finally, new green technologies could allow countries to cut carbon emissions without unacceptable cuts in consumption or growth.