The travel and tourism industry has been growing in importance for several developing countries. It has not only generated considerable foreign exchange revenues but has also contributed to the overall output and socio-economic development of these countries. Within the Asia and Pacific region,...

The stable growth of Indonesia’s economy over the past eight years has provided momentum for investment in the country. One of the approaches taken by the central government is to allow healthy competition between its provinces. The Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI) responds positively to...

The travel and tourism industry has been growing in importance for several developing countries. It has not only generated considerable foreign exchange revenues but has also contributed to the overall output and socio-economic development of these countries. Within the Asia and Pacific region,...

In recent years, the abuse of antibiotics has led to adverse effects on water environment and food safety, and to monitor the antibiotic content in water and foodstuffs is imperative. In this work, Ag nanoislands/fluorinated Si nanopillars substrate is prepared for sensitive and rapid detection...

By examining Singapore’s successful experience, this paper identifies policies and factors that can avoid or mitigate the borrowing dilemma of double mismatches of currency and maturity. The authors conclude that there are common core principles that could be adopted by other emerging...

By examining Singapore's successful experience, this paper identifies policies and factors that can avoid or mitigate the borrowing dilemma of double mismatches of currency and maturity. The authors conclude that there are common core principles that could be adopted by other emerging economies,...

The main objectives of this report are to identify and propose policies, factors and conditions that could mitigate or avoid double mismatches. policies here means any course of action pursued and adopted by the governing authorities as advantageous or expedient, that directly or indirectly...