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ASEAN’s Digital Economy to Top $300 Billion

December 18, 2025

The 10th edition of the Google, Temasek, and Bain report expands coverage from six to 10 Southeast Asian markets.
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A tourist with her luggage stands in the middle of her accommodation.

Well-Managed Alternative Accommodations Contribute to Southeast Asia’s Tourism Recovery

March 18, 2024

Closing loopholes in the regulation of alternative accommodations would benefit the travelers, the state, and property owners.
A bird's eye view rendering of Nusantara.

Nusantara to Ensure SDGs Integrated into All Aspects of Development

March 14, 2024

Body overseeing the new capital's development has launched a report that would serve as a baseline in tracking the city’s SDG commitments.
Students looking at their mobile phones while at school in Mindanao.

Enhancing Digital Connectivity in Remote Areas in Mindanao

March 12, 2024

The loan will support the construction and operation of 800 shared telecommunication towers to help expand digital connectivity for underserved communities.
Woman planting

5 Ways Earth Observation Solutions Are Helping the Planet

March 01, 2024

From managing crops and water resources to flood risk and geohazard mapping, earth observation solutions have helped countries address development challenges.
Greater Mekong Subregion Sustainable Tourism Development Project. Photo credit: ADB.

ASEAN Charts a Sustainable Path for Tourism

February 09, 2024

Tourism ministers in Southeast Asia have endorsed a holistic and long-term strategic plan to guide the sustainable development of the tourism industry.
A clownfish swimming through corals in Philippine waters.

How an Innovative Insurance Product Can Protect Coral Reefs

February 06, 2024

With parametric insurance, payouts can be made immediately after a typhoon, making it an effective tool to fund the rapid emergency restoration of coral reefs post damage.
Trekkers exploring Mt. Kinabalu in Sabah.

Sabah Tops 2023 Tourism Target, Sets More Ambitious Goal This Year

February 01, 2024

To meet this year's target of 2.8 million arrivals, the state aims to develop quality tourism products and services.
A rendering of Nusantara.

8 Things to Know about Nusantara’s Net-Zero Strategy

January 26, 2024

The capital is the first city in Indonesia to have a roadmap to achieve net zero by 2045.
Community members helping to bring in a fishing haul from the shore.

Ocean-Based Climate Action Can Bring Indonesia Closer to Net Zero

January 18, 2024

Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua have untapped ocean resources that could help the country meet and raise its climate ambition.
An agricultural worker surveys seedlings inside a greenhouse in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Korean-Backed BIMP-EAGA Fund Opens Fourth Grant Cycle

January 11, 2024

Maximum grant award is increased to $500,000.