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you are currently viewing:Firm Foundations of Growth: Productivity and Technology in East Asia and PacificJune 2, 2025--The most productive (so-called frontier) firms in East Asia and Pacific are falling further behind global leaders, especially in the digital-intensive sectors that drive innovation. Synchronized reforms to improve competition, digital infrastructure, and skills can reignite productivity growth. In East Asia and Pacific (EAP), productivity growth has slowed over the past two decades. Why has this slowdown come at a time of rapid technological progress? First, in EAP, aggregate productivity growth has been mostly due to increases within firms, with little contribution from reallocation of market share between firms or firm entry and exit. Second, productivity growth has been slower within most-productive EAP firms-"the national frontier"-than less productive firms. This slows aggregate productivity, because the national frontier firms account for a large share of output and jobs. These findings are not unique to EAP, but are confirmed also in other developing countries. Source: worldbank.org |
ChinaAMC releases Report on China's Corporate Governance Practices
August 12, 2025--The report represents interim findings from a much larger project exploring a full picture of ESG practices among China onshore listed firms.
ChinaAMC has been publishing China ESG investing White Paper for four consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to ESG and responsible investment.
Korean Investment Management Launches KIM ACE China AI Big Tech TOP2+Active ETF, Tracking the Solactive China AI Big Tech Top 2+ Index
August 5, 2025--Solactive is pleased to announce its latest collaboration with Korea Investment Management (KIM), marking the launch of the KIM ACE China AI Big Tech TOP2+Active ETF, which tracks the Solactive China AI Big Tech Top 2+ Index. This product is designed to capture China's leading innovators across artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and intelligent industrial technologies.
China to Tax Bond Interest Income After Decades of Exemption
August 4, 2025--China said it plans to tax interest income on bonds issued by the government and financial institutions, in a surprise move that's prompted investors to reevaluate their debt market positions.
Tokyo exchange eyes derivatives-driven ETFs to boost yield strategies
August 3, 2025-- In a move to tap into the growing appetite for yield-enhancing strategies, Japan's main stock exchange is pushing to allow listings of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that use over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, such as swaps and options.
US companies cut investments in China to record lows. Here's why
July 30, 2025--Tariffs and trade tensions have caused US companies to curb investments in China, a survey by the US-China Business Council found.
"On-again, off-again talks have shaken business confidence," the report states.
US-China trade was a major topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin, China, last month.
Korean retail investors continue to be active purchasers of overseas listed ETFs in June
July 24, 2025--ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported today that in June 2025, 26 of the top 50 overseas securities purchased by Korean retail investors were U.S.-listed ETFs. This marks a slight decline from 28 ETFs in May, 32 in April, and 30 in March.
Nikko AM Introduces ChiNext ETF on Singapore Exchange under ETF Link, Tied to E Fund's Onshore ETF
July 22, 2025-On July 22, the China-Singapore ETF Link continues to expand with the listing of the Amova E Fund ChiNext Index ETF (ticker: CXT) on Singapore Exchange (SGX), launched by Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM) in collaboration with E Fund Management (E Fund), the largest mutual fund manager in China, aiming to provide overseas investors with access to the growth potential of China's ChiNext market.
