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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report

The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) is a recurrent publication prepared by the Trade and Investment Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. It provides information on and independent analyses of trends and developments in: (a) intra- and inter-regional trade in goods and services; (b) foreign direct investment; (c) trade facilitation measures; (d) trade policy measures; and (e) preferential trade policies and agreements. The report offers insights into the impacts of these recent and emerging developments on countries’ abilities to meet the challenges of achieving inclusive and sustainable development.

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International Trade and Finance
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2021

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2021

Accelerating Climate-Smart Trade and Investment for Sustainable Development

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
11 Nov 2021
International trade and investment have been indispensable engines of economic growth in Asia and the Pacific and remain essential means of implementation for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, this economic growth has come with significant social and environmental costs, inclu...
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2019

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2019

Navigating Non-tariff Measures towards Sustainable Development

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
4 Dec 2019
This report provides an analysis of the rise of non-tariff measures (NTMs) and its implications for Asia and the Pacific. Prepared jointly by ESCAP and UNCTAD, it reviews the costs and benefits associated with such measures from a sustainable development perspective, and identifies good practices...
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2018

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2018

Recent Trends and Developments

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
8 Feb 2019
This report aims at deepening understanding of trends and developments in trade, investment and regional integration in the Asia-Pacific region. It looks at emerging issues in trade, investment and trade facilitation policies, and the impacts such policies have on countries' abilities to meet the...
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2017

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2017

Channelling Trade and Investment into Sustainable Development

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
8 Feb 2018
This report aims to deepen understanding of trends and developments in trade, investment and regional integration in the Asia-Pacific region; emerging issues in trade, investment and trade facilitation policies, and impacts of these policies on countries' abilities to meet the challenges of achie...
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2016

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2016

Recent Trends and Developments

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
6 Jan 2017
The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) is a major annual publication of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division of United Nations ESCAP. It aims to deepen understanding of trends and developments in trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region; emerging issues in trade, inv...
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2015

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2015

Supporting Participation in Value Chains

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
14 Jan 2016
Part I of this report assesses trends and developments in regional trade and investment flows and policies in an attempt to provide the insights and information necessary to separate the cyclical from the structural aspects. Part II analyses the participation of Asia-Pacific economies in global a...
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2014

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2014

Recent Trends and Developments

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
24 Oct 2014
Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) is a major annual publication of the Trade and Investment Division of United Nations ESCAP. It provides information on and independent analyses of trends and developments in: (a) intra- and inter-regional trade in goods and services; (b) foreign di...
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2013

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2013

Turning the Tide - Towards Inclusive Trade and Investment

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
12 Mar 2014
The main message of the Report is that the region's dominant export-led growth model should not be abandoned but does need some adjustment. While regional economies have largely succeeded in achieving sustained economic growth, additional policies are required to spread the benefits of that growt...
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2012

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2012

Recent Trends and Developments

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
29 Oct 2013
This report identifies the challenges and opportunities for trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region concluding that with the right policies and strengthened regional cooperation, the region will be able to continue strong trade- and investment-led growth. With the continued stalling of th...
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2010

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2010

Recent Trends and Developments

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
15 Oct 2013
This report identifies the challenges and opportunities for trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region concluding that with the right policies and strengthened regional cooperation, the region will be able to continue strong trad and investment-led growth. With the continued stalling of the ...
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2011

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2011

Post-crisis Trade and Investment Opportunities

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
9 Feb 2012
This report identifies the challenges and opportunities for trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region concluding that with the right policies and strengthened regional cooperation, the region will be able to continue strong trade- and investment-led growth. With the continued stalling of th...
ASIA PACIF TRADE & INV RPT 2009

Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2009

Trade-led Recovery and Beyond

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Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report
23 Apr 2010