Trade and Investment Facilitation

Barge crossing the Davao Gulf from Sasa Wharf. Photo credit: iStock/yullz.

Indonesia, Philippines Stakeholders Meet to Revive Davao–General Santos–Bitung Route

March 13, 2025

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

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.

BIMP-EAGA at a Glance: A Statistical Information Brief 2024

October 10, 2024

This document provides key statistics about BIMP-EAGA countries as of 2024.

Keppel Container Terminal in Singapore. Photo credit: ADB.

Southeast Asia Seen to Grow Faster than the PRC in Next 10 Years

August 26, 2024

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

Business Chambers Agree to Advance BIMP-EAGA Trade and Investments

August 23, 2024

Chambers of commerce from Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines sign a memorandum of cooperation in Manila.

A woman cooking small cakes in Malaysia.

Malaysia to Bolster Halal Ecosystems amid Strong Global Demand

May 21, 2024

Government to strengthen support ecosystem for producers and service providers and improve governance, capacity-building programs, and promotion.

Officials launching Mindanao's first solar hybrid power plant.

Hybrid Solar Power Plants to Light Up Seaweed Farming Communities in Tawi-Tawi

March 27, 2024

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

Warehouse distribution and logistics hub. Photo credit: iStock/Kamonchai Mattakulphon.

Investors Favor Southeast Asia as Economic Landscape Changes

January 10, 2024

Foreign direct investment flows to the region hit a record $224 billion in 2022.

Indonesian woman packs chicken meat for sale at a night market. Photo credit: iStock/gamalis.

The One Borneo Quarantine Initiative: What It Is and Why It Is Important

November 09, 2023

Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Malaysia will strengthen cooperation in health security to stop pests and diseases from spreading and crossing borders.