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Indonesian coffee farmers. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

How ASEAN Can Help SMEs Go Green

June 02, 2021

OECD provides policy recommendations in three areas: finance, regulation, and information.

E-Commerce. Photo credit: iStock/ipopba.

Southeast Asia Prepares Shift to Digital Payments

May 27, 2021

Countries are upgrading payment systems and updating regulatory frameworks to promote financial innovation and improve security.

Inclusive Development of Mindanao Calls for a Localized Approach to Energy Planning

May 26, 2021

The diverse needs of the energy sector in Mindanao call for a localized and tailor-made approach to energy efficiency and conservation.

Forest Investment Program-1 in Indonesia

Local Communities Are Key to Saving West Kalimantan’s Forests

May 18, 2021

A pilot project in Indonesia invests in community infrastructure and livelihoods to address factors that drive deforestation and forest degradation.

Sabah Gets Ready for a Revival in Tourism

May 11, 2021

Domestic promotions, new destinations, and infrastructure upgrades are expected to bring tourism back on its feet.

Malaysia stock photo. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Southeast Asian Economies to Grow 4.4% in 2021 amid COVID-19

April 29, 2021

The Asian Development Bank sees the trade-dependent region tracking developments in the global economy, buoyed by mass vaccinations and fiscal and monetary stimulus.

Asia–Pacific Countries to Discuss Regional Priorities for Overcoming COVID-19

April 26, 2021

UNESCAP has set an ambitious policy agenda grounded in regional cooperation for “building back better” from the pandemic.

ADB’s COVID-19 emergency support will enable Cisarua hire more women as door-to-door sales agents under its Miss Cimory program. Photo credit: ADB/Cimory.

Why COVID-19 Support for Agribusiness Is Important

April 22, 2021

Liquidity support for a dairy manufacturer in Indonesia preserves farmers’ livelihoods and creates jobs for women during the pandemic.

Mechatronics students in Indonesia work on their soccer-bots. Photo credit: ADB.

A 4IR-Ready Workforce May Be the Key to Faster Business Recovery

April 13, 2021

Research in Southeast Asia shows large potential returns to businesses arising from productivity increases, creating 169 million jobs by 2030.

Japan Consulate Kicks Off BIMP-EAGA Investment Seminar Series in March

April 13, 2021

The Consulate General of Japan in Davao launched the first BIMP-EAGA–Japan Investment Seminar online on 24 March in partnership with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA).