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Indonesia’s MyHealthDiary Wins Digital Against COVID-19 Challenge

March 30, 2021

An app that monitors a COVID-19 patient’s condition may also be used as a digital health passport.
Coron Island is known for World War II-era wreck diving, crystal-blue Kayangan Lake, and Barracuda Lake, a divers’ paradise. Photo credit: iStock/faizzaki.

Opening of Three Ports in Palawan to Boost Tourism, Trade

March 19, 2021

Two ports serve as gateways to two major tourist destinations in the Philippines, El Nido and Coron, while the third port is in Bataraza on the southernmost tip of Palawan.
Explore green growth opportunities in agriculture and fisheries, clean energy, and sustainable transport and waste management. Photo credit: ADB.

Green Investments, Big Data, Tax Reform Key to Southeast Asia’s Recovery

March 17, 2021

Three areas are critical to Southeast Asia's economic recovery: investing in green infrastructure, revenue mobilization, and big data solutions.
Photo of Davao International Airport in Mindanao, Philippines taken in 2019.

5 Key Initiatives to Safely Reopen Borders in ASEAN

March 12, 2021

High on the agenda are the drafting of a travel corridor arrangement framework, digital tools for seamless travel, and common guidelines on hygiene and safety.
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Remote Islands of Mindanao Get Free Wi-Fi

March 12, 2021

Sulu and Tawi-Tawi provinces are among the latest recipients of the free Wi-Fi program.
Children attending computer class

Malaysia’s MEASAT Rolls Out Satellite Internet in Sabah and Sarawak

March 11, 2021

Better connectivity now more urgent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaccination reduces risks of getting a disease. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

COVID-19 Vaccination: Leave No One Behind

March 04, 2021

Here's why a combination of international, regional, and national initiatives is needed to ensure that no one is left behind.
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ASEAN Adopts Phnom Penh Declaration on Rebuilding Tourism

February 24, 2021

Measures to revitalize tourism focus on sustainability and include a Post COVID-19 Recovery Plan and business and skills development.
Social distancing and other safety measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 made cross-border freight operations more costly or time consuming. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

ASEAN States Agree on COVID-19 Recovery Guidelines for Road Freight

February 24, 2021

Recommended measures focus on transport workers’ safety and training, ensuring connectivity for supply chains, and building back better.
A priority of BIMP-EAGA is to improve transport connectivity in the subregion to spur development in remote and less developed areas. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Restoring Air and Sea Links, Fast Internet Top Business Wish List for 2021

February 24, 2021

Better connectivity seen to improve the chances of BIMP-EAGA SMEs to recover from COVID-19.