Philippines

Viet Nam and the Philippines will drive the region's growth with each expected to exceed 6%, while Indonesia comes close at 5.7%

Passengers of cruise ships may stay in the country for up to 14 days without a visa.

More than a hundred athletes and sports officials will gather in the city of Puerto Princesa for the 11th BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games on 1 to 5 December 2024.

Areas of collaboration include promotion of Muslim-friendly and halal tourism, investments, airline cooperation, and knowledge sharing.

The power plants will provide 24-7 electrification in the island municipalities of Sibutu and Sitangkai.

The loan will support the construction and operation of 800 shared telecommunication towers to help expand digital connectivity for underserved communities.

The region is strategically located as a gateway to the People’s Republic of China, Japan, and ASEAN markets, including the BIMP-EAGA subregion.

With farmers and fishers organized as a cluster, like a cooperative, they are expected to have greater access to financing, resources, technologies, and markets.

The project takes into account future climate change impacts and incorporates nature-based solutions.