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A wind farm technician in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

More than $600M Pledged for Green Infrastructure in Southeast Asia at COP26

November 03, 2021

The new funding will go to the ASEAN Green Recovery Platform, which backs low-carbon and climate-resilient infrastructure projects.
BIMP-EAGA Leaders posing at the 14th Summit held virtually

BIMP-EAGA Leaders: The Pandemic Has Not Deterred Robust Cooperation

November 03, 2021

Key infrastructure projects have increased 65% to 88 since 2017, showing countries’ commitment to boost connectivity.
Passengers queue for a flight in Malaysia. Photo credit: iStock/06photo

BIMP-EAGA Looks to Revive Air Travel as Airport Projects Take Flight

October 26, 2021

The subregion plans to create travel bubbles to restore air travel and tourism while efforts to improve airport facilities continue.
Traders and workers mill around a fish market in Mindanao

Private Sector Proposes Measures to Better Promote Trade, Tourism, and Investment in BIMP-EAGA

October 19, 2021

BEBC keen to be growth engine in reviving the economies of member countries, says chairman.
The 24th BIMP-EAGA Ministerial Meeting was held virtually via Zoom on 11 October 2021.

Increased Investments, Improved Connectivity to Boost BIMP-EAGA’s Recovery

October 13, 2021

The 24th Ministerial Meeting reports that investments rose more than 30% while 16 priority projects were completed despite COVID-19.
The Philippines’ Social Amelioration Program (SAP) sought to cover 18 million poor and vulnerable households. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

How COVID-19 Cash Grants Reached the Poor in the Philippines

October 04, 2021

A case study examines how an ambitious program of delivering cash assistance to 18 million households was carried out.
Brunei River Cruise. Photo credit: Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, Brunei Darussalam.

Domestic Tourism Gets a Boost from Brunei’s Social Media Challenge

October 04, 2021

Selera Bruneiku encourages local tourists to sample the cuisine and attractions of Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Belait, and Temburong.
Telecommunication tower with 5G cellular network antenna. Photo credit: iStock/Kinwun.

ASEAN’s Share in Global FDI Growing Despite COVID-19

September 09, 2021

Foreign investments in the digital economy, including Industry 4.0 technologies, and infrastructure remain strong.
Baby getting vaccine

COVID-19 Makes It Harder for Asia to Attain Sustainable Goals

September 03, 2021

An estimated 75 million to 80 million people in the region fall into extreme poverty.
MV Cool Spirit

Mindanao-Based Freight Shipping Line to Start US Service

August 27, 2021

Reefer Express Line Filipinas, Inc. says the direct service will serve manufacturers struggling to find ways to ship their goods during the pandemic.