🎉 Great news for the region! The International Monetary Fund (IMF) officially launched its Asia-Pacific regional center in Shanghai, the Chinese mainland, this Monday (Dec 8, 2025). Economist Johannes Wiegand has stepped in as the center's director, ready to steer the hub towards fresh insights and action.
As one of the IMF's global regional centers, the Shanghai office aims to:
- Promote research and data sharing that inform economic policies in developing and middle-income economies 🔍
- Deepen dialogue with member countries, regional institutions, and stakeholders 🤝
- Host workshops, reports, and events tailored to Asia-Pacific challenges and opportunities 🌏
For young professionals and students in South and Southeast Asia, this means a new pipeline of cutting-edge studies and policy discussions affecting markets from India to Indonesia and beyond. Whether you're into economics, tech, or social policy, the center's work could shape the future of our fast-growing region.
Stay tuned for upcoming webinars, publications, and collaborative projects that'll help you stay ahead in the evolving economic landscape. 💡
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
