Economy | BIMP-EAGA

ADB Sees Higher Growth for Southeast Asia in 2025 and 2026

December 11, 2025

Growth forecasts for selected countries in the region, including BIMP-EAGA members—Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, were updated.

BIMP-EAGA at a Glance: A Statistical Information Brief 2025

December 3, 2025

This document provides key statistics about BIMP-EAGA countries.

BIMP-EAGA ministers, local government and senior officials, and development partners at the 28th Ministerial Meeting in Davao

BIMP-EAGA Builds on Vision 2025 Gains to Achieve Sustainable Growth

November 19, 2025

BIMP-EAGA sustained its growth momentum despite global headwinds as it enters a new phase of development.

Joint Statement of the Twenty-Eighth BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting

November 14, 2025

The 28th Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Ministerial Meeting was held on 14 November 2025 in in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao Del Norte, Philippines.

Sapangar Bay Container Port in Sabah. Photo credit: iStock/yusnizam.

Riding the Rising Tide: BIMP-EAGA Readies for Growth Surge Despite Headwinds

June 13, 2025

Over the last 30 years, BIMP-EAGA has shown its ability to endure and adapt. It has sailed through the ebb and flow of economic changes and policy shifts.

The 16th BIMP-EAGA Summit was held on 27 May 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. Photo courtesy of Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

BIMP-EAGA Makes Strategic Pivot to Accelerate Growth

May 28, 2025

As it enters a new decade of cooperation, BIMP-EAGA looks back on its achievements and prepares to take on new challenges and opportunities.

Joint Statement from the 16th BIMP-EAGA Summit

16th BIMP-EAGA Summit Joint Statement image.

Leaders of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines issued a joint statement at the 16th BIMP-EAGA Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 27 May 2025.

BIMP-EAGA: Enhanced Connectivity, Stronger Economies

May 13, 2025

Increased connectivity has made it easier to travel within and outside the subregion, improved the flow of goods, and created a conducive business climate.

CMGLF representatives during their meeting in Malaysia in October.

Translating BIMP-EAGA Initiatives into Local Action

November 11, 2024

Active support and participation of districts, states, and provinces covered by BIMP-EAGA has spurred growth in the subregion.

Technicians and workers assemble electronic products in one of the factories inside the Savan Park Special Economic Zone in Savannakhet. Photo credit: ADB.

ASEAN’s Share in Global FDI Expands to 17% at $230 billion in 2023

October 23, 2024

Southeast Asia remains the top destination for foreign direct investments among developing regions.