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The T’nalak textile, a sacred art of the T’boli Dream Weavers in Lake Sebu, Mindanao, Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.
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Helping Small Businesses to Better Manage Trade through AEO Accreditation

June 11, 2026

An ADB-supported initiative will enhance national Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs in BIMP-EAGA and make them more accessible to MSMEs.
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A woman roasting coffee beans in Indonesia.

Developing Growth Pathways for MSMEs in BIMP-EAGA

April 03, 2025

The cooperation program strives to enhance MSME competitiveness, specialization, and innovation through capacity building, market access, and digital tools.
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BIMP-EAGA ministers have welcomed initiatives to support the salt industry as part of the subregion’s blue economy strategy. Photo credit: iStock/Dhaqi Ibrohim.

Counting on Their Long Coastlines, Indonesia and the Philippines Seek Self-Sufficiency in Salt

March 27, 2025

Indonesia aims to be self-sufficient in table salt starting this year and industrial salt by 2027. The Philippines is giving itself 5 years.
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BIMP-EAGA Strategic Planning Meeting 2025

Strategic Planning for Growth: BIMP-EAGA Prepares Post-2025 Agenda

March 19, 2025

More than 300 delegates gathered in Cagayan de Oro City for the annual planning meeting.
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A farmer carrying pails walks in a field with cows.

Bangsamoro Region in Mindanao Cashing In on Strong Demand for Halal Meat and Dairy

March 14, 2025

The region plans to develop its cattle industry in line with BIMP-EAGA's vision to become a food basket for ASEAN and the rest of Asia.
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Barge crossing the Davao Gulf from Sasa Wharf. Photo credit: iStock/yullz.

Indonesia, Philippines Stakeholders Meet to Revive Davao–General Santos–Bitung Route

March 13, 2025

A meeting organized by the Indonesian Consulate in Davao City discussed how to make transport services sustainable.
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Ttrekkers on Mount Kinabalu.

ASEAN Seeks Shift to Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism as Sector Continues Recovery

February 10, 2025

Ministers vow enhanced collaboration to boost sector noting its importance to the region’s economy.
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Nusantara biodiversity master plan launch at ADB.

Restoring Biodiversity in Nusantara

February 04, 2025

Master plan now in place to restore 120,000 hectares of forest land and slow biodiversity loss and degradation and species extinction.
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Mangrove management training in the Philippines. Photo credit: ADB.

Korean-Backed BIMP-EAGA Fund Launches New Call for Project Proposals

January 24, 2025

Deadline for grant proposals is on 14 March 2025.
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Target households in Surigao del Norte receive Solar Cloudgrid units. Photos courtesy of Light of Hope PH.

Portable Solar Kits Empower Off-Grid Communities in Surigao del Norte

January 20, 2025

A project supported by the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund is giving low-income families in disaster-prone areas access to clean, affordable energy.
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Farmers chat amid crops in the Philippines.

ASEAN Vows Coordinated Action in Shift to Sustainable Agriculture

December 31, 2024

Leaders adopt action plan detailing strategies aimed at optimizing existing approaches and exploring innovative initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture.
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