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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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Indonesia: Eastern Indonesia Renewable Energy Project (Phase 2). Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Indonesia, Philippines Partner with ADB in Setting Up Energy Transition Mechanism

November 03, 2021

The partnership is the first of its kind in Asia–Pacific and has the potential to be one of the largest carbon reduction programs on the planet.
A wind farm technician in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

More than $600M Pledged for Green Infrastructure in Southeast Asia at COP26

November 03, 2021

The new funding will go to the ASEAN Green Recovery Platform, which backs low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects.
BIMP-EAGA Leaders posing at the 14th Summit held virtually

BIMP-EAGA Leaders: The Pandemic Has Not Deterred Robust Cooperation

November 03, 2021

Key infrastructure projects have increased 65% to 88 since 2017, showing countries’ commitment to boost connectivity.
People wearing masks walking in the street

BIMP-EAGA to Deepen Digital Integration and Connectivity in Line with ASEAN Thrust

November 03, 2021

The Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap will guide digital transformation, which is key to pandemic recovery.
Passengers queue for a flight in Malaysia. Photo credit: iStock/06photo

BIMP-EAGA Looks to Revive Air Travel as Airport Projects Take Flight

October 26, 2021

The subregion plans to create travel bubbles to restore air travel and tourism while efforts to improve airport facilities continue.
Traders and workers mill around a fish market in Mindanao

Private Sector Proposes Measures to Better Promote Trade, Tourism, and Investment in BIMP-EAGA

October 19, 2021

BEBC keen to be growth engine in reviving the economies of member countries, says chairman.
The 24th BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting was held virtually via Zoom on 11 October 2021.

Increased Investments, Improved Connectivity to Boost BIMP-EAGA’s Recovery

October 13, 2021

The 24th Ministerial Meeting reports that investments rose more than 30% while 16 priority projects were completed despite COVID-19.
Photo of senior officials attending the meeting

BIMP-EAGA on Track to Meet 2025 Targets despite COVID-19

October 08, 2021

The grouping will hold the 24th Ministerial Meeting on 11 October and the 14th Leaders’ Summit on 28 October.
A view of Ulu Temburong National Park in Temburong District in eastern Brunei from a canopy walkway

Transforming Temburong in Brunei Darussalam into an Eco-Friendly Town

October 05, 2021

A study from ERIA proposes deploying energy saving rules for commercial buildings, clean electricity, and smart transport.
The Philippines’ Social Amelioration Program (SAP) sought to cover 18 million poor and vulnerable households. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

How COVID-19 Cash Grants Reached the Poor in the Philippines

October 04, 2021

A case study examines how an ambitious program of delivering cash assistance to 18 million households was carried out.