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An AirAsia airplane parked at an airport in Indonesia.

BIMP-EAGA Strives to Restore Air and Sea Links in the Wake of the Pandemic

September 21, 2022

Some services have already resumed and efforts are underway to revive more.
People wearing protective face masks in Indonesia as a precautionary measure against the spread of Covid-19.

BIMP-EAGA Needs a Playbook to Boost Resilience against Future Shocks

September 02, 2022

Member countries urged to look beyond the 2025 mid-term plan in realizing the subregion’s overall goals.
Men inspecting a wind turbine in the distance.

Korean-Backed BIMP-EAGA Fund Calls Again for Grant Proposals

August 10, 2022

Environment, connectivity, and tourism projects may apply for $50,000 to $300,000 in funding.
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.
Philippine Airlines launches direct flights between Cotabato City and Tawi-Tawi on 9 June 2022. Photo credit: Mindanao Development Authority.

Things Are Looking Up for Tawi-Tawi

July 11, 2022

Direct flights and new infrastructure projects move Tawi-Tawi closer to becoming an important gateway for Muslim Mindanao to other parts of BIMP-EAGA.
A BOWL OF LAKSA.

Kuching, BIMP-EAGA’s First Creative City of Gastronomy

June 20, 2022

UNESCO credits the Malaysian city’s multicultural background for its “unique gastronomic heritage.”
AirAsia Philippines has resumed flights to Kota Kinabalu. Photo credit: Air Asia.

AirAsia Philippines Returns to Kota Kinabalu, Expands Operations in Zamboanga

May 31, 2022

The low-cost airline started twice weekly flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu on 27 May 2022.
Batu Puteh residents clearing weeds from the river.

Why Batu Puteh in Sabah is a Model for Rural Tourism

May 31, 2022

The village stood out for protecting the environment, implementing tourism quality standards, and ensuring tourist activities benefit locals.
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.