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Passengers of a luxury cruise ship that visited two provinces in Mimaropa region. Photo credit: Philippine Information Agency.

Philippines Launches Cruise Visa Waiver Program

July 25, 2024

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

Beachfront of a resort in Palawan, Philippines. Photo credit: ADB.

Working Together to Develop an Inclusive Blue Economy

June 25, 2024

A stakeholders’ consultation workshop on the Joint BIMP-EAGA and IMT-GT Blue Economy Strategy 2030 was held from 19 to 21 June in Kota Kinabalu.

Aerial view of El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines. Photo credit: iStock/Nikada.

Palawan hosts 11th BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games in December

June 17, 2024

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.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan. Photo courtesy of the Government of Brunei Darussalam.

Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines Agree to Boost Tourism Cooperation

June 14, 2024

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

Performers take the stage at last year's Rainforest World Music Festival.

Rainforest World Music Festival 2024 to Celebrate Music, Sustainable Tourism

March 27, 2024

The festival will be headlined by Grammy award winner Kitaro and award-winning Malaysian singer Dato’ Zainalabidin.

A tourist with her luggage stands in the middle of her accommodation.

Well-Managed Alternative Accommodations Contribute to Southeast Asia’s Tourism Recovery

March 18, 2024

Closing loopholes in the regulation of alternative accommodations would benefit the travelers, the state, and property owners.

Greater Mekong Subregion Sustainable Tourism Development Project. Photo credit: ADB.

ASEAN Charts a Sustainable Path for Tourism

February 09, 2024

Tourism ministers in Southeast Asia have endorsed a holistic and long-term strategic plan to guide the sustainable development of the tourism industry.

Trekkers exploring Mt. Kinabalu in Sabah.

Sabah Tops 2023 Tourism Target, Sets More Ambitious Goal This Year

February 01, 2024

To meet this year's target of 2.8 million arrivals, the state aims to develop quality tourism products and services.

BIMP-EAGA-the Republic of Korea (ROK) Cooperation Fund (BKCF) Guidelines, 2024

January 11, 2024

The 2024 guidelines for BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (BKCF) projects explain the priority sectors and areas, grant eligibility criteria, application process, and responsibilities of project proponents from inception to completion.

An agricultural worker surveys seedlings inside a greenhouse in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Korean-Backed BIMP-EAGA Fund Opens Fourth Grant Cycle

January 11, 2024

Maximum grant award is increased to $500,000.