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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.
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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.
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.
A tourist boat sailing through Honda Bay in Palawan.

It’s Safety First for Indonesia and the Philippines as They Lure Back Tourists

March 30, 2022

The two BIMP-EAGA countries reopen borders cautiously and continue to enforce health protocols.
Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

COVID-19 Pushed More People into Extreme Poverty in 2021, but Southeast Asia Can Bounce Back

March 16, 2022

A report from the Asian Development Bank sees bright prospects for economies with widespread technology adoption, resilient merchandise exports, or rich natural resources.
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Innovative Solutions Needed to Nurse Southeast Asian Economies Back to Health

March 14, 2022

ADB's Third Southeast Asia Development Symposium is slated on 16–17 March.