Trade and Investment

Restarting Investment Promotion in the New Normal

August 18, 2020

After providing crisis support, investment promotion agencies now need to build back investor confidence.

BIMP-EAGA Urged to Shore Up Connectivity Gains in Wake of COVID-19

August 12, 2020

The business sector calls for a review of transport deals to reflect the new normal and recovery agenda in the subregion.

Remote learning and working during the pandemic have underscored the importance of improving digital access. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Youth Survey Shows Why ASEAN Needs to Become Digital-Ready

August 12, 2020

Social distancing has heightened the difference between digital haves and have-nots.

Sabah Manufacturers Seek Business Advice to Survive the Crisis

August 04, 2020

A survey identifies what kind of assistance manufacturers in Sabah need to survive in the next 6 months.

Tech Startups Show the Way Out of the Crisis

July 23, 2020

Four young CEOs from BIMP-EAGA countries share how they are thriving in this era of disruption.

Go Digital ASEAN to Help Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

July 17, 2020

The Google-supported initiative will equip 200,000 micro and small enterprises in Southeast Asia with digital skills and tools to cope with the COVID-19 crisis.

Helping SMEs Bounce Back from COVID-19

July 12, 2020

Aside from improved access to credit and other financial support, businesses also need support navigating a changing business environment.

Businessman thinking. Photo credit: iStock/Kong Ding Chek

How to Avoid a Cash Crunch during the Pandemic

July 06, 2020

Take advantage of government aid and incentives, maximize cash inflows, and keep expenses down.

A woman delivers groceries to a homeowner while on lockdown.

Advice for SMEs: Look for Opportunities from the Pandemic

June 16, 2020

Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need to look at opportunities, not just the threats posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

5 Practical Ways to Give SMEs a Fighting Chance against COVID-19

May 22, 2020

To have a fighting chance against COVID-19, BIMP-EAGA SMEs should consider alternative sources of credit, constantly review business plans, jump online, innovate, and embrace the “new normal.”