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A man walking on a bridge overlooking the rainforest canopy in Borneo.

BIMP-EAGA Beckons to Tourists Seeking Multi-Country Travel

March 29, 2026

A multi-stop travel itinerary in BIMP-EAGA could include the Coral Triangle diving circuit, Borneo rainforest experiences, and cross‑border cultural trails.
Airport shuttle buses. Photo credit: iStock/Sergei Chuyko.

Direct Airport-to-Airport Shuttle Services between Brunei Darussalam and Miri Being Worked Out

March 13, 2026

A working air–land transport integration model may later be scaled to include sea transport
On 4 February, the ASEAN Secretariat and ADB organized a joint consultative meeting with the BIMP-EAGA Facilitation Centre, the Centre for the IMT-GT, and the GMS Secretariat in Jakarta. Photo courtesy of ASEAN Secretariat.

ASEAN Secretariat, ADB Convene Joint Consultation Meeting with BIMP-EAGA, IMT-GT, and GMS Secretariats

February 23, 2026

Increased collaboration and coordination in agriculture, energy, and tourism is being explored.
The Cobra Head Sea Stack rock formation at the Bako National Park.

BIMP-EAGA Is Now Home to 16 ASEAN Heritage Parks

January 09, 2026

The parks encompass terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems that support endemic and endangered flora and fauna.
People walking near the Merlion in Singapore.

Travelers Welcome, But ASEAN Shifting to Quality Tourism to Advance Sustainable, Inclusive Growth

December 16, 2025

Southeast Asian countries are working together to promote best practices and enhance standards and capacity for sustainable tourism.
Turtle hatchlings released at the Turtle Islands sanctuary. Photo credit: Mindanao Development Authority.

Turtle Sanctuary in the Philippines Eyed as an Eco-Halal Destination

November 24, 2025

Located in the Sulu Archipelago, the Turtle Islands are part of the remote province of Tawi-Tawi in the southernmost tip of Mindanao.
A man sits at the mouth of one of the caverns of Niah Caves in Malaysia.

Niah Caves Complex: Borneo’s Archaeological Gem

November 20, 2025

The caves represent a site that contributes to knowledge of how humans in Southeast Asia survived around 8,000 and 4,000 years ago.
A Buddhist monk takes a picture of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar. Photo credit: ADB.

ASEAN Tourism Draws on Cultural Assets and Technology to Drive Sustainable Growth

October 21, 2025

By blending heritage with modernity, Southeast Asia is strengthening its diverse and unique tourism offerings while enhancing sustainability.
Busan is one of the pilot smart cities in the Republic of Korea that is integrating smart tourism services in urban planning. Photo credit: iStock/Anney Lier.

Lessons from Busan: How Smart Tourism Ecosystems Enhance Sustainability and Resilience

October 07, 2025

Mid-career officials from BIMP-EAGA, IMT-GT, and GMS gathered in Busan in the Republic of Korea recently to share knowledge and collaborate on smart tourism ecosystems.