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Two women working on a computer, using artificial intelligence. Photo credit: iStock/Thicha Satapitanon.

ASEAN’s Digital Economy to Top $300 Billion

December 18, 2025

The 10th edition of the Google, Temasek, and Bain report expands coverage from six to 10 Southeast Asian markets.
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Women lining up for food relief in Sulu, Mindanao.

Asia–Pacific Needs to ‘Build Forward Fairer’ as It Faces Inequality Pandemic

April 22, 2022

A United Nations report prescribes more investments in health care, education, and social protection and mobilizing central banks to support inclusive growth.
Young students wait outside their classroom in Mindanao. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Southeast Asia Prepares for the Safe Reopening of Schools and Future Disruptions

May 03, 2022

An ASEAN policy brief provides immediate and long-term strategies to recover learning losses and make schools more resilient to shocks.
Sabah Rural Tourism

Sabah Nurtures Rural Tourism with the Help of Local Communities

May 03, 2022

Among the destinations being developed are the Bingkor township in Sabah’s interior and Kadamaian in the West Coast.
Makassar smart city video. Photo credit: ADB.

Makassar Turns Its Smart City Ambition into Reality

April 27, 2022

Urban planning and development is backed by data-driven digital tools for evidence-based decision-making.
Paddle for Turtles campaign. Photo courtesy of Sabah Tourism Board.

‘Paddle for Turtles’ Promotes Sustainable Watersports and Conservation in Sabah

April 26, 2022

In Kota Kinabalu, what began as a challenge resulted in five friends standup paddling for 2 days to promote sustainable watersports activities and marine wildlife conservation.
Nurul Hidayah and Fatma Mulyana, Vena Energy Solar Farm staff, are doing operations and maintenance work at Selong in Lombok island Indonesia, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Photo credit: ADB.

Banking on Green Finance to Support a Low-Carbon Recovery in Indonesia

April 19, 2022

The green sector offers a huge investment opportunity in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, with energy and transportation alone requiring some $245 billion in climate funding.
A bank in Cambodia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

ASEAN Strengthens Financial Cooperation amid Market Uncertainty

April 13, 2022

At the 8th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, top officials reviewed and exchanged views on risks, challenges, and opportunities in the region.
Ships wait to load and unload cargo at the Keppel Bay container terminal on 13 July 2011. Singapore is home to one of the world's busiest ports. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Bullish Outlook for Southeast Asia amid Global Uncertainty

April 13, 2022

Economic gains continue despite tapering by the US Central Bank in November in response to rising inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
People waiting for the train in Thailand

Ten Trends To Consider in Building Resilient Transport Systems

April 13, 2022

Rapid population growth, aging populations, climate change, and urban migration just among trends that will shape transport systems and significantly alter mobility in the region.
People getting off a railway train in Indonesia.

6 Ways Indonesia Can Green Its Infrastructure Pipeline

April 13, 2022

Incorporating environmental, social, and governance norms in planning and offering incentives for fundraising can help add more green projects to the pipeline.