ADB: Pacific not capitalising on the rise of Asia

A fresh study of economic growth in the Pacific reveals there has been a ten-fold increase in trade with Asia in recent years.

But the report by the Asian Development Bank also shows the region is not doing enough to capitalise on the rapid expansion of its Asian neighbours.

Emma Veve is the Director of the ADB's Pacific Department and she says Pacific countries must do more to encourage innovation and generate wealth.

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