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Code red at a hospital in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo credit: ADB.

Decarbonizing Health Care in BIMP-EAGA to Ensure Resilient and Sustainable Health Systems

February 20, 2026

An ADB-supported project seeks to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of health systems in Kalimantan, Sarawak, and Zamboanga.
A woman taking a water sample from a wastewater treatment pond.

Providing Climate-Resilient and Adequate Sanitation Services in Pontianak

May 23, 2024

The ADB-supported project entails the construction of wastewater treatment plants and sewer networks.
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.
A bird's eye view of Brunei.

BIMP-EAGA Ministers Discuss Next Steps for Subregion’s Economic Advancement

October 23, 2023

Ministers to discuss the implementation of key infrastructure projects, tourism recovery, an initiative to strengthen border health security, and other developments.
Tourists exploring Mount Kinabalu in Sabah.

Sabah, Sarawak Tourist Arrivals Closer to Pre-COVID-19 Levels

September 14, 2023

Aggressive marketing campaigns, presence in international travel fairs, resumption of flights helping to lure back tourists.
PDFM2023: Destination Experience. Photo credit: PATA.

Kuching Hosts PATA Forum on Sustainable Tourism

June 29, 2023

Industry leaders and experts from Asia and the Pacific gathered in Sarawak’s capital to explore opportunities to promote sustainability in travel and tourism.
Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX) Philippines. Photo credit: ADB.

Building Resilience in Health Care and Social Welfare Systems through Big Data and AI Solutions

June 26, 2023

Policy makers, health and social sector planners, and ICT professionals shared lessons and best practices at a training program in Seoul.
A man taking photos as tourists ride the bicycle in a tourist town in Jakarta.

Embracing the Future of Tourism with Digital Technologies

June 13, 2023

Tourism officials from Southeast Asia learn about smart tourism technologies in the Republic of Korea.
A view of the Davao airport.

Mindanao: Land of Peace, Plenty, and Beauty Is Ready for Investments

June 09, 2023

The Philippines’ southern frontier makes an aggressive investment pitch to accelerate its growth momentum. 
Rainforest in Indonesian Borneo. Photo credit: iStock/Rita Enes.

Alam Sehat Lestari: Linking Conservation and Human Health to Preserve Borneo’s Rainforests

May 26, 2023

An Indonesian nonprofit provides affordable health care and alternative livelihoods in West Kalimantan to encourage local communities to protect and preserve climate-critical forests.