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Malaysia Bids to Become a Global Halal Hub

August 12, 2026

Malaysia is cementing its foothold in the global Islamic economy by capitalizing on its strategic location, end-to-end halal ecosystem, and advances in Islamic finance.
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Students learn how robotic arms assist in mass production at a school in Indonesia

Why BIMP-EAGA Needs to Get Ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

March 05, 2020

There has been a lot of press lately about the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
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BIMP-EAGA by the Numbers

BIMP-EAGA by the Numbers

October 28, 2021

BIMP-EAGA’s economy has become more vibrant thanks to initiatives in the last 27 years. 
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Tour boats on the Kinabatangan River in Sabah. Photo: iStock/michaelcurwood.

Opportunities in Cross-Border Production between Sabah and North Kalimantan

February 25, 2020

The economies of Sabah and North Kalimantan complement each other and offer cross-border opportunities in tourism, education, and trade.
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Silvermill to Set Up Coconut Factory in Central Sulawesi

January 03, 2020

Colombo-based Silvermill Group is building a processing plant in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia to make value-added coconut products for export.
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BIMP-EAGA Transport Ministers Call for More Synergy Between Sectors

December 23, 2019

Transport connectivity alone is not enough to meet BIMP-EAGA's economic and social goals by 2025, said transport ministers in Jakarta.
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Fintech Bank Solutions

Testing Fintech Bank Solutions in the Philippines

December 19, 2019

A rural bank based in Mindanao has moved all of its core banking activities into the cloud—the first bank in the Philippines to do so.
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BIMP-EAGA's Foreign Direct Investment Laws and Regulations

December 09, 2019

Here's an overview of each country's FDI laws and regulations.
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The 23rd BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting in Kuching, Malaysia

BIMP-EAGA Tops Project Completion Targets

The Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) has exceeded targets in completing priority projects, with nine completed and expanded this year, ministers said at the close of the 23rd BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting in Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, Malaysia on 24 November, Sunday.
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New Wind Farm, Electricity Grid Strengthening Projects Are Helping Indonesia Meet its Ambitions in Clean Energy, Access

Indonesia has abundant sources of renewable energy, including solar, wind, and biomass, but it lags many of its Asian neighbors in converting them into electricity.
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Building Roads in Mindanao, Philippines, to Build Peace and Prosperity

Manila, Philippines – Emil Sadain knows only too well how building a road can benefit remote communities.
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