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Women making cassava chips in Indonesia.

Big Opportunities for BIMP-EAGA in $3-Trillion Global Muslim Market

July 21, 2022

The 2025 growth forecast sees uptrend in halal finance, food, fashion, travel, and cosmetics, as well as pharmaceuticals, media, and recreations.
A farm in the Philippines uses plastic mulch to suppress weeds and save water. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Putting the Spotlight on Farm Tourism in the Philippines

July 20, 2022

Four innovative farms in BIMP-EAGA are being promoted as sustainable tourist attractions in the Philippines.
	A vegetable farmer is pulling out carrots from the ground in the high elevation farms of Atok, Benguet, Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

The Future of Food Security Lies in the Hands of Small Farmers and Indigenous Peoples

June 20, 2022

Helping farmers become resilient to recurrent droughts or flooding and other shocks has become more vital to arrest rising levels of food insecurity.
	Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX) Philippines. Distribution, preparations and vaccination in The Tent in Las Pinas, Caloocan City. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

ASEAN Takes a Proactive Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction

June 08, 2022

This strategy entails data-driven risk management, increased financial resiliency, resilient infrastructure, and ecosystem-based solutions.
Batam State Polytechnic in Indonesia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

How Big Data Can Open $100 Billion in Opportunities in Southeast Asia

May 25, 2022

Big data applications can enhance the delivery of education, health, and social welfare services and speed up recovery from the pandemic.
At a vaccination hub in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

ASEAN to Develop One System for Verifying Vaccinated Travelers

May 24, 2022

Health ministers agree to work toward mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certificates in the region.
Tourists exploring the Bako National Park in Sarawak.

Sarawak Tourism Board Launches Digital Platform to Spur Tourism

May 23, 2022

The initiative is seen to allow tourism stakeholders to create more informed strategies and develop more targeted products.
Man playing traditional musical instrument sape.

Sarawak’s Rainforest World Music Festival Returns in June

May 17, 2022

The concert will be held at the Sarawak Cultural Village and streamed live.
People lining up for tickets for an amusement park ride.

Putting Mindanao on the Path to a Resilient Recovery

May 17, 2022

A UNDP–MinDA study assesses COVID-19 impact and identifies actions to reach peace and development goals.
Upgrading the garment sector—a significant employer of women—is critical. Photo credit: ADB.

Targeted Support for Growth Sectors Can Boost Post-Pandemic Recovery

May 16, 2022

Studies show continuing pandemic policy support and tapping new drivers of growth will be critical in sustaining a resilient recovery.