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Uneven benefits from tariff concessions seen for member states but still advantageous overall.

The Asian Development Bank has set up a $1.7 million technical assistance facility to back green and competitive projects and digital transformation.

The virtual webinar on 16 December discussed initiatives and opportunities for deepening cooperation.

The virtual 7th East Asian Seas Ministerial Forum endorsed a roadmap to 2030 that is anchored on sustainability and blue economy principles.

Young entrepreneurs are powering up Southeast Asia’s largest economy as it moves toward a post-pandemic recovery.

Strict health protocols keep domestic travelers safe amid COVID-19.

The vaccinated travel lane of Malaysia with Singapore and a similar initiative with Indonesia may pave the way for ASEAN travel bubbles.

A fund supported by the Republic of Korea and managed by the Asian Development Bank facilitated policy dialogues and knowledge sharing in the region.

Climate action dovetails with green growth initiatives in tourism, energy, manufacturing, and urban development in building a resilient future.

New consumers and businesses are expected to stay digital even after the pandemic.