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Turtle hatchlings released at the Turtle Islands sanctuary. Photo credit: Mindanao Development Authority.

Turtle Sanctuary in the Philippines Eyed as an Eco-Halal Destination

November 24, 2025

Located in the Sulu Archipelago, the Turtle Islands are part of the remote province of Tawi-Tawi in the southernmost tip of Mindanao.
A Buddhist monk takes a picture of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar. Photo credit: ADB.

ASEAN Tourism Draws on Cultural Assets and Technology to Drive Sustainable Growth

October 21, 2025

By blending heritage with modernity, Southeast Asia is strengthening its diverse and unique tourism offerings while enhancing sustainability.
Busan is one of the pilot smart cities in the Republic of Korea that is integrating smart tourism services in urban planning. Photo credit: iStock/Anney Lier.

Lessons from Busan: How Smart Tourism Ecosystems Enhance Sustainability and Resilience

October 07, 2025

Mid-career officials from BIMP-EAGA, IMT-GT, and GMS gathered in Busan in the Republic of Korea recently to share knowledge and collaborate on smart tourism ecosystems.
Tugu Digulis monument in Pontianak. Photo credit: iStock/supriyadi.

AirAsia Resumes Flights to Pontianak from Kuala Lumpur and Kuching in September

July 31, 2025

The direct flights were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meratus Geopark received a UNESCO recognition as a global Geoparks in April. Photo credit: iStock/Akhmad Fitriannor.

The Wonders of Meratus Geopark in South Kalimantan

June 26, 2025

This mountain range in South Kalimantan is the 12th geopark in Indonesia and the fourth in BIMP-EAGA.
Tourists taking photos of a panoramic view of islands in Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat Takes the First Steps Toward Low-Carbon Tourism

May 13, 2025

This tourism model not only reduces visitors' carbon footprints but also increases the resilience and sustainability of the destinations visited.
Ttrekkers on Mount Kinabalu.

ASEAN Seeks Shift to Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism as Sector Continues Recovery

February 10, 2025

Ministers vow enhanced collaboration to boost sector noting its importance to the region’s economy.
Mangrove management training in the Philippines. Photo credit: ADB.

Korean-Backed BIMP-EAGA Fund Launches New Call for Project Proposals

January 24, 2025

Deadline for grant proposals is on 14 March 2025.
A man taking photos while on canopy walk in the rainforests of Malaysia.

Brunei Transport Players See Opportunities in BIMP-EAGA Market

November 21, 2024

The subregion’s travel sector has rebounded strongly since the pandemic, with tourist arrivals posting strong annual growth.