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Sei Mangkei Special Economic Zone in North Sumatra. Photo from seimangkeisez.com.
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Special Economic Zones in Economic Corridors: Transforming Enclaves into Ecosystems of Growth

July 01, 2026

Special economic zones can be turned into interconnected engines of growth, particularly along economic corridors, maximizing spillover effects and creating and deepening linkages to the domestic and regional economy.
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Inception meeting of the BIMP-EAGA Economic Zones Working Group

New BIMP-EAGA Working Group Focuses on Economic Zone Development

July 01, 2026

BIMP-EAGA convened an inception meeting of the new Economic Zones Working Group (EZWG) on Monday, 29 June, in Jakarta.
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A woman on a boat at a floating market in Kalimantan. Photo credit: iStock/Adennysyahputra.

From Green Industry Superhubs to Maritime Hubs, Indonesia Maps Growth Strategy for Eastern Regions

June 18, 2026

Adopting a tailored approach, Indonesia leans on the strengths of each eastern region to maximize growth potential.
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The T’nalak textile, a sacred art of the T’boli Dream Weavers in Lake Sebu, Mindanao, Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Helping Small Businesses to Better Manage Trade through AEO Accreditation

June 11, 2026

An ADB-supported initiative will enhance national Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs in BIMP-EAGA and make them more accessible to MSMEs.
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A ro-ro ferry docked at a port.

Indonesia Plans Network of Ro-Ros to Link Eastern Regions

June 09, 2026

The plan, which aims to spur regional growth, would facilitate the transport of perishable commodities to regional processing centers.
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Farm-to-market roads are crucial for rural development as they enable farmers to access markets.

Mindanao Plans Gateway Corridor with Direct Access to BIMP-EAGA Markets

May 27, 2026

Under the plan, Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental provinces will form the gateway.
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From left: Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos.

Special BIMP-EAGA Summit in Cebu Adopts Vision 2035

May 09, 2026

The 10-year strategic roadmap seeks to enhance resilience and inclusive development for shared prosperity and sustainability.
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A man walking on a bridge overlooking the rainforest canopy in Borneo.

BIMP-EAGA Beckons to Tourists Seeking Multi-Country Travel

March 29, 2026

A multi-stop travel itinerary in BIMP-EAGA could include the Coral Triangle diving circuit, Borneo rainforest experiences, and cross‑border cultural trails.
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Diving in Sarawak is one of the tourism attractions in BIMP-EAGA. Photo credit: Courtesy of the Sarawak Tourism Board.

How Subregional Cooperation Programs Help Bolster ASEAN Tourism

March 18, 2026

Tourism cooperation in ASEAN is shaped by four key subregional programs, which includes BIMP-EAGA.
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Airport shuttle buses. Photo credit: iStock/Sergei Chuyko.

Direct Airport-to-Airport Shuttle Services between Brunei Darussalam and Miri Being Worked Out

March 13, 2026

A working air–land transport integration model may later be scaled to include sea transport
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Weak infrastructure and low digital literacy are hindering ASEAN farmers from fully adopting digital technologies. Photo credit: ADB.

What It Takes for ASEAN to Shift to Smarter Farming

March 11, 2026

Investments in rural connectivity, digital skills, and financing mechanisms are needed to speed adoption.
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