COVID-19

Strict health protocols keep domestic travelers safe amid COVID-19.

The vaccinated travel lane of Malaysia with Singapore and a similar initiative with Indonesia may pave the way for ASEAN travel bubbles.

A fund supported by the Republic of Korea and managed by the Asian Development Bank facilitated policy dialogues and knowledge sharing in the region.

Climate action dovetails with green growth initiatives in tourism, energy, manufacturing, and urban development in building a resilient future.

New consumers and businesses are expected to stay digital even after the pandemic.

The new funding will go to the ASEAN Green Recovery Platform, which backs low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects.

Key infrastructure projects have increased 65% to 88 since 2017, showing countries’ commitment to boost connectivity.

The subregion plans to create travel bubbles to restore air travel and tourism while efforts to improve airport facilities continue.

BEBC keen to be growth engine in reviving the economies of member countries, says chairman.

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