The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), based in Singapore, launched a revamped website on August 28. AMRO
On August 28, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), based in Singapore, launched a revamped website.
This fresh online presence aims to enhance access to its research and analyses, fostering macroeconomic and financial resilience in the ASEAN+3 region encompassing the 10 ASEAN member states plus China, Japan and South Korea.
Open and prompt access to data and information plays a pivotal role, said AMRO in a recent press release. This access aids ASEAN+3 member economies, officials, journalists, and the public in making informed decisions, especially as the regional economic landscape remains riddled with uncertainties.
“In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ASEAN+3 economies grapple with a myriad of challenges including tightening financial scenarios, geopolitical shifts, significant climate impacts, and an ageing population,” remarked Kouqing Li, director of AMRO.
“In our intricate and volatile world, effective communication is paramount to fostering trust, the very bedrock of economic steadiness.
“Our renewed website emerges as a reliable platform, ensuring enhanced comprehension of economic trends, and to convey strategic counsel to protect the region’s macroeconomic fortitude,” he added.
Highlighting the significance of this update, the release stated that it signifies AMRO’s progression towards becoming a regional knowledge beacon and intensifying its support for the ASEAN+3 finance initiative.
The statement further noted that AMRO, the solitary international institution formed under the ASEAN+3 financial framework, is augmenting its worldwide reputation as a credible policy consultant and intellectual pioneer aligned with its 2030 strategic vision.
Designed with ease of use at its core, the new AMRO website promises a user-friendly experience. With enhanced navigation and functionality, visitors can access a comprehensive collection of AMRO’s knowledge assets and articles.
A suite of new features have been integrated into the site to streamline the browsing process. This includes a refined navigation system, a search tool permitting filtering by various parameters such as category and date, and tailored landing pages for specific content like blogs and trending topics.
The platform also introduces a job application feature for prospective candidates and an exclusive login portal for ASEAN+3 member officials. Those frequenting the site can keep abreast of the latest economic and macro-financial updates pertaining to the ASEAN+3 region.
Established as an international entity, AMRO’s purpose revolves around fortifying the macroeconomic and financial stability within the ASEAN+3 domain. It shoulders the responsibility of overseeing macroeconomic developments, bolstering regional financial frameworks, offering technical support to members, and acting as a regional knowledge reservoir while advocating for ASEAN+3 financial collaboration.
