Trade Research Resource Center
Our trade research resource center provides the latest third-party reports and data on trade in Asia.
A selection of research reports from reputable multilateral institutions.
Cybersecurity and digital trade: Getting it right
October 9, 2019
Trade and cybersecurity are increasingly intertwined. The expansion of the internet globally and use of data flows globally by businesses Read more.
Fostering participation in digital trade for ASEAN MSMEs
September 30, 2019
This paper provides a broad overview of some of the issues that digital trade raises for ASEAN countries and its Read more.
Digital Economy Report 2019
September 30, 2019
This first edition of the Digital Economy Report – previously known as the Information Economy Report − examines the scope for value creation and Read more.
Chinese FDI into Europe slumps to four-year low, North America sees modest increase in H1 2019
September 4, 2019
In the first half of 2019, Chinese companies invested just $12.3 billion in the advanced economies of Europe and North Read more.
Sidelined: US-China Investment in 1H 2019
September 4, 2019
US-China tensions further took a hit at FDI in the first half of 2019, with two-way capital flows between the Read more.
Key China Trade Talks Are in Beijing, Not Shanghai
August 16, 2019
Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into Read more.
WTO Trade Profiles 2019
August 9, 2019
The WTO’s Trade Profiles 2019 report provides important indicators on trade in services and goods for 197 economies around the Read more.
World Tariff Profiles 2019
August 9, 2019
The World Tariffs Profiles is a joint publication of the WTO, ITC and UNCTAD devoted to market access for goods. Read more.
Trade in trouble: How the Asia Pacific Can Step Up and Lead Reforms
August 9, 2019
Asia Society Policy Institute released a paper reflecting on the developments in the Asia-Pacific trade landscape since 2018. It offers Read more.
The Impact of Trade Conflict on Developing Asia
August 9, 2019
The Asian Development Bank released a paper examining the current trade conflict using the ADB’s Multiregional Input-Output Tables a rich Read more.
International Trade in Services 2019 Quarter 1
August 9, 2019
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) releases a quarter publication that gives a snapshot on international trade Read more.
World Statistical Review 2019
August 9, 2019
The World Statistical Review is the flagship statistical publication. It provides detailed analyses of the latest development in world trade Read more.
Two-Way Street: 2019 Update US-China Direct Investment Trends
June 25, 2019
The US-China Investment Project clarifies trends and patterns in two-way investment flows between the world’s two largest economies. This report Read more.
The 2019 A.T. Kearney Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index
June 20, 2019
The A.T. Kearney Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index is an annual survey of global business executives that ranks markets Read more.
World Trade Report 2018 – The Future of World Trade: How Digital Technologies Are Transforming Global Commerce
June 16, 2019
The World Trade Report is an annual publication that aims to deepen understanding about trends in trade, trade policy issues Read more.
Key Statistics and Trends in International Trade 2018
June 11, 2019
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report on international trade provides analyses on trade-related issues of particular Read more.
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2019
June 11, 2019
The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2019 report by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) offers timely warnings Read more.
Asian Economic Integration Report 2018
June 11, 2019
The annual report of the Asian Development Bank on Asia’s progress in regional cooperation and integration covers ADB’s 48 regional Read more.
CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030 Issues Papers
June 11, 2019
This publication by Asian Development Bank provides briefings on key trade issues in Central Asia: 1) addressing technical barriers to Read more.
Asian Development Outlook 2019: Strengthening Disaster Resilience
June 11, 2019
The annual Asian Development Outlook, published by Asian Development Bank, analyzes economic performance in the past year and forecasts performance in Read more.
Artificial Intelligence Primer: What is Needed to Maximize AI’s Economic, Social, and Trade Opportunities
May 27, 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of processes that enable productivity improvement. According to recent estimates, AI could more than Read more.
Strength in Numbers: Collaborative Approaches to Addressing Concerns with China’s State-Led Economic Model
April 15, 2019
Asia Society Policy Institute’s report, “Strength in Numbers: Collaborative Approaches to Addressing Concerns with China’s State-Led Economic Model“, assesses the Read more.
Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2019: Ambitions Beyond Growth
April 9, 2019
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) releases an annual report that sheds insight into Read more.
The US-China Economic Relationship – A Comprehensive Approach
March 12, 2019
The U.S.-China economic relationship has reached a critical juncture. President Xi and Trump have agreed to resolve immediate trade disputes Read more.
2018 Report to Congress On China’s WTO Compliance
February 12, 2019
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a report, titled “2018 Report to Congress on China’s WTO Compliance”. The USTR Read more.
Key Statistics and Trends in Trade Policy 2018
February 12, 2019
Key Statistics and Trends in Trade Policy is a yearly publication of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Read more.
Priority recommendations for U.S.-China Trade Negotiations
January 28, 2019
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce in China have released a report to share their Read more.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on International Trade
January 23, 2019
Brookings Institution’s “The impact of artificial intelligence on international trade” report provides an overview of key AI opportunities for trade as well Read more.
Asian Development Outlook 2018 Supplement: The Outlook Remains Stable
October 19, 2018
The Asia Development Outlook 2018 is the main economic forecasting product of Asia Development Bank, which is generally published in Read more.
The fDi Report 2018: Global Greenfield Investment Trends
October 19, 2018
The fDi Report 2018 is an annual report published by Financial Times that provides global greenfield investment trends of the Read more.
Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2018
October 19, 2018
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Key Indicators (KI) 2018 report presents the latest statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, Read more.
SME Competitiveness Outlook 2018: Business Ecosystems for the Digital Age
October 19, 2018
New technologies such as advanced robotics, 3D-printing, big data and the Internet of Things are rapidly changing the way firms Read more.
USTR 2018 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers
October 19, 2018
United States Trade Representative (USTR) publishes “National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers” (NTE) annually to highlights significant foreign Read more.
AT Kearney Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index 2018
October 19, 2018
The 2018 AT Kearney Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index is an annual survey of global business executives that ranks markets Read more.
ASEAN SME Policy Index 2018: Boosting Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth
October 12, 2018
The ASEAN SME Policy Index 2018 is a joint effort between the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East-Asia (ERIA), Read more.
Joint Survey: Impact of U.S. and Chinese Tariffs on American Companies in China
September 13, 2018
Amid escalating U.S.-China bilateral trade tensions, AmCham China and AmCham Shanghai conducted a joint survey of over 430 member companies Read more.
World Tariff Profiles 2018
July 30, 2018
World Tariff Profiles 2018 is a joint publication of the World Trade Organization (WTO), International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Read more.
WTO Trade Profiles 2018
July 30, 2018
The WTO’s Trade Profiles 2018 report provides important indicators on trade in goods and services for 197 economies around the Read more.
WTO World Trade Statistical Review 2018
July 30, 2018
The World Trade Statistical Review is the WTO’s flagship statistical publication. It provides detailed analyses of the latest developments in world Read more.
UNCTAD World Investment Report
June 6, 2018
UNCTAD’s World Investment Report focuses on worldwide trends for foreign direct investment (FDI), at the regional and country levels. Every Read more.
USTR 2018 Special 301 Report
June 1, 2018
United States Trade Representative (USTR) publishes “Special 301 Report” annually to report the developments in intellectual property (IP) rights protections, Read more.
Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific 2018
May 7, 2018
UN ESCAP’s Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2018 provides recommendations to policymakers, civil society and academia on Read more.
Trade war brewing? World trade in 2018
May 2, 2018
This report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) examines the ongoing trade dispute between China and the U.S. It also assesses Read more.
IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific
May 1, 2018
According to IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific 2018 report, the world and Asia’s near-term economic prospects have improved from Read more.
OECD FDI in Figures
April 27, 2018
The FDI in Figures report is published twice yearly using OECD data and foreign direct investment (FDI) statistics. The April Read more.
Digital Nation: Policy Levers for Investment and Growth
April 12, 2018
This report, prepared by AlphaBeta for the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), shows how countries across the Asia-Pacific region are benefiting Read more.
Asian Development Outlook 2018: How Technology Affects Jobs
April 11, 2018
The Asian Development Outlook is an annual publication produced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It analyzes economic and development Read more.
Two-Way Street- 2018 Update
April 10, 2018
As part of the ongoing US-China FDI project, Rhodium Group and the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations seek to clarify Read more.
UNCTAD Investment Policy Monitor
March 27, 2018
UNCTAD’s Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies, Read more.
2018 White Paper on the Business Environment in China
March 6, 2018
The American Chamber of Commerce in South China’s 2018 White Paper offers a summary of China’s accomplishments since ‘opening up’. Read more.
Chinese FDI in Europe & North America 2017
February 5, 2018
This one-page infographic from Baker McKenzie uses data from Rhodium Group to show China’s FDI activity in Europe and North Read more.
East Asia Updates: Special 2018 Annual Edition
January 30, 2018
This report by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) breaks down East Asia’s economic performance for 2017. Read more.
Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India 2018
January 23, 2018
The Economic Outlook for Southeast Asia, China and India is a bi-annual publication by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Read more.
Asian Development Outlook Supplement
December 13, 2017
The Asian Development Outlook is an annual publication produced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It analyzes economic and development Read more.
UNCTAD 2017 Handbook of Statistics
December 6, 2017
UNCTAD’s 2017 Handbook of Statistics report provides a wide range of statistics and indicators relevant to the analysis of international Read more.
ASEAN Investment Report 2017
November 15, 2017
The ASEAN Investment Report is an annual report, prepared by the ASEAN Secretariat and UNCTAD, that analyses foreign direct investment Read more.
Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2017
October 30, 2017
The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) is a major annual publication of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division of United Read more.
ADB Asian Economic Integration Report 2017
October 25, 2017
The Asian Economic Integration Report is an annual report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It covers ADB’s 48 regional Read more.
World Bank East Asia and Pacific Economic Update: Balancing Act
October 3, 2017
The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Economic Update is a twice-yearly comprehensive review of the region’s economies prepared by Read more.
WTO World Trade Report 2017
September 27, 2017
The WTO’s World Trade Report is an annual publication that aims to deepen understanding about trends in trade, trade policy Read more.
ADB Asian Development Outlook Update
September 26, 2017
The Asian Development Outlook is an annual publication produced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It analyzes economic and development Read more.
OECD Interim Economic Outlook
September 20, 2017
The OECD Interim Economic Outlook provides an update each March and September for the OECD’s twice-yearly Economic Outlook published in Read more.
Trouble in the Making? The Future of Manufacturing-Led Development
September 20, 2017
This report from the World Bank Group’s Trade & Competitiveness Global Practice explains how developing countries’ traditional path to development, Read more.
EU–China Economic Relations to 2025: Building a Common Future
September 14, 2017
This report on EU-China economic relations is based on an 18-month study by Bruegel, Chatham House, the China Center for Read more.
Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2017
September 8, 2017
ADB’s Key Indicators report presents key statistics on development issues concerning Asia and the Pacific and includes the latest available Read more.
The Fat Tech Dragon: Benchmarking China’s Innovation Drive
August 29, 2017
This Center of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) report written by Scott Kennedy develops a baseline analysis of innovation in Read more.
OECD Economic Outlook
June 30, 2017
The OECD Economic Outlook is a bi-annual analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years prepared Read more.
World Economic Outlook April 2017: Gaining momentum?
April 18, 2017
The World Economic Outlook is a survey by the IMF staff usually published twice a year. It presents IMF economists’ Read more.
Asian Development Outlook 2017: Transcending the middle-income challenge
April 3, 2017
The Asian Development Outlook is an annual publication produced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It analyzes economic and development Read more.
The fDi Report 2017: Global greenfield investment trends
April 1, 2017
The fDi Report 2017 is an annual assessment of crossborder investment based on the fDi Markets service from the Financial Read more.
Charting a course for trade and economic integration in the Asia-Pacific
March 7, 2017
In this report by the Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI), an independent trade Commission –composed of seven senior trade experts from Read more.
Is investment protectionism on the rise?
March 6, 2017
This OECD paper explains how investment protectionism can take many forms: such as new rules or more rigorous enforcement of Read more.
Asian Economic Integration Report 2016: What drives foreign direct investment in Asia and the Pacific?
December 13, 2016
ADB’s Asian Economic Integration Report reviews the progress of Asian governments’ efforts to integrate their economies and improve cooperation on a Read more.
Foreign direct investments and trade trends in Asia and the Pacific
December 6, 2016
This infographic from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) illustrates how Asia and the Pacific continues to be the world’s top Read more.
Development Co-operation Report 2016: The sustainable development goals as business opportunities
October 7, 2016
OECD’s Development Co-operation Report 2016 explores the potential and challenges of investing in developing countries, in particular through social impact Read more.
Making Global Value Chains Work for Development
June 6, 2016
Economic, technological, and political shifts as well as changing business strategies have driven firms to unbundle production processes and disperse Read more.
Policy framework for investment: 2015 edition
May 5, 2015
The objective of OECD’s Policy Framework for Investment (PFI) is to mobilize private investment that supports steady economic growth and Read more.
Southeast Asia investment policy perspectives
December 14, 2014
This OECD report looks at FDI trends and issues in the Southeast Asia region from the perspective of the investment Read more.
OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises: Responsible business conduct matters
February 5, 2014
This brochure provides basic information about the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, which is considered the most comprehensive set of Read more.
OECD Benchmark definition of foreign direct investment
February 5, 2008
The most recent version of the OECD’s Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) sets the world standard for direct investment statistics. Read more.
A selection of data and analytics tools that provide latest trade statistics and analysis.
WTO: Latest Trade Trends 1st quarter 2019
September 30, 2019
From the World Trade Organisation, these infographics use graphics and charts to show the latest trade trends in the first Read more.
FDI in Figures 2019
June 11, 2019
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s yearly publication on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) provides statistics of global and country-specific FDI Read more.
World Trade Outlook Indicator
June 11, 2019
The World Trade Outlook Indicator (WTOI) is designed to provide “real time” information on the trajectory of world trade relative Read more.
Asian Development Outlook 2019: Growth Outlook
June 11, 2019
From Asian Development Outlook 2019, this infographics uses graphics and charts to show the growth outlook of developing Asia in Read more.
World Trade Outlook Indicator
August 9, 2018
The World Trade Organization created the World Trade Outlook Indicator (WTOI) as a tool designed to provide “real time” information Read more.
The China Dashboard: Tracking China’s Economic Reform Program
July 31, 2018
The Asia Society Policy Institute and Rhodium Group created this dashboard to provide a series of data visualizations tracking China’s Read more.
Regional FDI at a glance- Developing Asia 2018
June 6, 2018
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2018, this handy two-page infographic uses charts and graphics to show the inflows and outflows of Read more.
Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Agreement Database (APTIAD)
February 5, 2018
This online database by UNESCAP tracks trade agreements in the Asia-Pacific region. The database contains information on all preferential agreements Read more.
Asia-Pacific Trade Indicators Portal (APTIP)
February 5, 2018
The Asia-Pacific Trade Indicators Portal (APTIP) was designed by UNESCAP to assist researchers, policymakers, students and other interested individuals in Read more.
Design of Trade Agreements (DESTA) Database
February 5, 2018
The Design of Trade Agreements (DESTA) project systematically collects data on various types of preferential trade agreements (PTAs), including customs Read more.
UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor
January 22, 2018
UNCTAD’s Global Investment Trends Monitor provides a timely and periodic assessment of global FDI flows. It is released every quarter Read more.
WEF Competitiveness World Map
December 15, 2017
The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Index 2017-2018 ranks 137 economies on indicators from three principal categories (basic requirements, efficiency Read more.
UNCTAD Country Profiles
December 15, 2017
UNCTAD’s country profiles contain selections of key economic statistics by country. Each country profile includes a wide range of internationally Read more.
UN Comtrade Analytics
December 15, 2017
Using the latest trade data available from the UN Comtrade database, the UN Statistics Division (UNSD) created a series of Read more.
International Trade in Goods and Services
December 15, 2017
The International Trade in Goods and Services visualization tool allows users to explore official trade in goods and services data Read more.
Statistics Database System (SDBS)
August 24, 2017
ADB’s Statistical Database System (SDBS) is a searchable database of social, economic, and financial indicators for ADB’s developing member countries. Read more.
World Integrated Trade Solutions (WITS)
August 24, 2017
World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) is a World Bank tool that allows users to easily access and retrieve information on Read more.
WTO Trade and Tariff Maps
July 20, 2017
This WTO tool allows users to select a trade or tariff indicator from the drop-down list or click on a country Read more.
ASEAN FDI dashboard
July 20, 2017
This ASEANstats interactive data dashboard provides statistics on the foreign direct investment (FDI) activities of ASEAN nations. It is customizable Read more.
WTO International Trade and Market Access Data
July 20, 2017
This WTO application illustrates available WTO trade statistics using interactive charts and graphs. The application features WTO data on merchandise and Read more.
WTO Trade Profiles
July 20, 2017
WTO’s Trade Profiles’ interactive dataset provides information on the trade situation of WTO members, observers and other selected economies. The Read more.
World Bank TCdata360
June 7, 2017
The World Bank’s TCdata360 interactive database provides open data on trade and competitiveness. The site aggregates and visualizes data from Read more.
ITC Trade Map
June 7, 2017
Using tables, graphs and maps, ITC’s Trade Map provides indicators on export performance, international demand, alternative markets and competitive Read more.
UNCTAD FDI data
June 7, 2017
The UNCTADstat database offers reports, tables and charts on foreign direct investment (FDI) statistics from 1970 to 2015. This specific Read more.
RHG China Investment Monitor
June 7, 2017
Rhodium Group’s China Investment Monitor (CIM) is an interactive dataset that provides a comprehensive picture of Chinese direct investment transactions in Read more.
The 2017 A.T. Kearney Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index
June 7, 2017
The A.T. Kearney Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index® is an annual survey of global business executives. The Index provides Read more.
AEI China Global Investment Tracker
June 7, 2017
The China Global Investment Tracker (CGIT) is published by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the Heritage Foundation. It is Read more.
OECD FDI data
June 7, 2017
This OECD dataset records foreign direct investment (FDI) stocks, flows and restrictiveness. FDI stocks measure the total level of direct Read more.
World Bank FDI data
June 7, 2017
This World Bank database is composed of data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Balance of Payments database, and is Read more.
ITC Investment Map database
June 7, 2017
ITC’s Investment Map database collects yearly foreign direct investment (FDI) statistics for about 200 countries and detailed FDI sectoral and/or Read more.
ADB Economic and Financial Indicators
June 7, 2017
ADB’s Economic and Financial Indicators provide statistical data on external, real, and monetary sectors of 19 economies in Asia and Read more.
OECD FDI regulatory restrictiveness index
June 7, 2017
The FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness Index (FDI Index) measures statutory restrictions on foreign direct investment in 58 countries, including all OECD Read more.
Country fact sheet: Brunei Darussalam
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: Cambodia
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: China
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: Hong Kong, China
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: India
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: Indonesia
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: Lao People’s Democratic Republic
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: Malaysia
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: Myanmar
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: Philippines
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: Singapore
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: Thailand
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.
Country fact sheet: Viet Nam
June 7, 2017
From UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2017, this country fact sheet contains the most relevant indicators about foreign direct investment (FDI) Read more.