Philippines

Mindanao, where majority of Muslim Filipinos live, is being developed as the country’s halal hub because of its proximity to large halal ecosystems.

The Mindanao Development Authority is helping explore ways to deploy renewable energy in salt production in the province.

Indonesia aims to be self-sufficient in table salt starting this year and industrial salt by 2027. The Philippines is giving itself 5 years.

The region plans to develop its cattle industry in line with BIMP-EAGA's vision to become a food basket for ASEAN and the rest of Asia.

A meeting organized by the Indonesian Consulate in Davao City discussed how to make transport services sustainable.

A project supported by the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund is giving low-income families in disaster-prone areas access to clean, affordable energy.

MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific face significant financing challenges, with nearly half either unserved or underserved—resulting in a credit gap estimated at $2.5 trillion.

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

Ministers also tout growth in tourism, trade, investment, and project rollout.