Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2012: Recent Trends and Developments

Focusing on trade and investment dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region, the report highlights both challenges and opportunities. It advocates for enhanced regional cooperation and effective policies to sustain growth despite stalled international negotiations. Emphasizing the significance of regional trade agreements in combating protectionism, it calls for a reevaluation of existing rules. Additionally, it urges governments to intensify efforts to create a more favorable business and investment climate.