Asia Pacific Development Journal December 2008

Focusing on policy-oriented analysis, this journal addresses key development issues in the Asia-Pacific region. It features articles on diverse topics such as bond markets in the Pacific Rim, debt market development in Singapore, and strategies for enhancing competitiveness through SME subcontracting. Additionally, it explores human resource competitiveness and foreign direct investment trends in the ASEAN region. Published biannually, it serves as a vital resource for policymakers, academicians, and researchers engaged in regional development.