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What Is BIMP-EAGA?

Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines created the East ASEAN Growth Area to shift economic activities from resource extraction to higher levels of processing and value-added production, focusing on industries that adopt clean and green technologies.

Celebrating 25 Years of Cooperation

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25 years

Launched In 1994, the BIMP-EAGA initiative boosts growth in trade, investments, and tourism through new intra-region shipping routes and air links as well as power interconnection projects. Other key areas of cooperation include agribusiness, tourism, the environment, and socio-cultural education.

Articles

  • Expanded electrification in eastern Indonesia is a key part of the government’s infrastructure investment plan, with the goal of electricity for all by 2024. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

    Powering Up Eastern Indonesia with Clean Energy

    The State Electricity Corporation (PLN) will improve access to electricity and service reliability and promote renewable energy in the outer regions of Kalimantan, Maluku, and Papua.

  • The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement is expected to improve market access, build regional supply chains, increase investments and opportunities, and boost economic recovery efforts during the COVID-19 crisis. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

    5 Things You Need to Know about ASEAN’s Biggest Trade Agreement

    The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) groups the 10 ASEAN member states and its 5 regional partners: Australia, the People’s Republic of China, Japan, Republic of Korea, and New Zealand.

  • A line of motorcycle riders waiting to be tested

    ASEAN Enhances Health Cooperation with New Initiatives

    With no end in sight for the pandemic, ASEAN countries are scaling up efforts to protect public health from COVID-19 and improve their collective response.

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Resources for Government

Develop a Green Action Plan for Your City

The BIMP-EAGA Green Cities Initiative helps local governments develop a comprehensive green city action plan.

Green Cities Initiative for BIMP-EAGA Cover
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Green City Action Plan 2035 Cover
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Resources for Business

Results of the Business Perceptions Survey

The study identified the key factors that influence investment decisions in BIMP-EAGA economic corridors.

 
BIMP-EAGA’s Economic Corridors Business Perceptions about the Investment Climate
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