Skip to main content

Articles

Construction workers at a job site in the Philippines against a backdrop of electricity transmission lines. Photo credit: ADB.

Philippines to Pilot Energy Transition Mechanism in Mindanao

November 23, 2021

The Agus-Pulangi hydropower plants will be rehabilitated and expanded to enable the early retirement of coal-fired power plants.
A woman preparing a COVID-19 vaccine jab in the Philippines

BIMP-EAGA Takes the Green Path to COVID-19 Recovery

November 17, 2021

Climate action dovetails with green growth initiatives in tourism, energy, manufacturing, and urban development in building a resilient future.
A Chinese restaurant in Singapore. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Google-Led Study Sees a $1-Trillion Digital Economy in Southeast Asia by 2030

November 12, 2021

New consumers and businesses are expected to stay digital even after the pandemic.
Indonesia: Eastern Indonesia Renewable Energy Project (Phase 2). Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Indonesia, Philippines Partner with ADB in Setting Up Energy Transition Mechanism

November 03, 2021

The partnership is the first of its kind in Asia–Pacific and has the potential to be one of the largest carbon reduction programs on the planet.
A wind farm technician in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

More than $600M Pledged for Green Infrastructure in Southeast Asia at COP26

November 03, 2021

The new funding will go to the ASEAN Green Recovery Platform, which backs low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects.
BIMP-EAGA Leaders posing at the 14th Summit held virtually

BIMP-EAGA Leaders: The Pandemic Has Not Deterred Robust Cooperation

November 03, 2021

Key infrastructure projects have increased 65% to 88 since 2017, showing countries’ commitment to boost connectivity.
People wearing masks walking in the street

BIMP-EAGA to Deepen Digital Integration and Connectivity in Line with ASEAN Thrust

November 03, 2021

The Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap will guide digital transformation, which is key to pandemic recovery.
Passengers queue for a flight in Malaysia. Photo credit: iStock/06photo

BIMP-EAGA Looks to Revive Air Travel as Airport Projects Take Flight

October 26, 2021

The subregion plans to create travel bubbles to restore air travel and tourism while efforts to improve airport facilities continue.
Traders and workers mill around a fish market in Mindanao

Private Sector Proposes Measures to Better Promote Trade, Tourism, and Investment in BIMP-EAGA

October 19, 2021

BEBC keen to be growth engine in reviving the economies of member countries, says chairman.
The 24th BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting was held virtually via Zoom on 11 October 2021.

Increased Investments, Improved Connectivity to Boost BIMP-EAGA’s Recovery

October 13, 2021

The 24th Ministerial Meeting reports that investments rose more than 30% while 16 priority projects were completed despite COVID-19.