Trade and Investment

MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific face significant financing challenges, with nearly half either unserved or underserved—resulting in a credit gap estimated at $2.5 trillion.

Active support and participation of districts, states, and provinces covered by BIMP-EAGA has spurred growth in the subregion.

Southeast Asia remains the top destination for foreign direct investments among developing regions.

Initial findings from a BIMP-EAGA study provide insights into creating a credible and sustainable regional REC system.

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

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

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

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

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