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Indonesian vendor selling toy aircraft

#JustStayInIndonesia Campaign Touts BIMP-EAGA Tourist Destinations

December 09, 2021

Strict health protocols keep domestic travelers safe amid COVID-19.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Malaysia Launches Vaccinated Travel Lane with Singapore

November 29, 2021

The vaccinated travel lane of Malaysia with Singapore and a similar initiative with Indonesia may pave the way for ASEAN travel bubbles.
COVID-19 emergency response in the Philippines. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Korean Fund Helps Southeast Asian Countries amid COVID-19

November 26, 2021

A fund supported by the Republic of Korea and managed by the Asian Development Bank facilitated policy dialogues and knowledge sharing in the region.
Construction workers at a job site in the Philippines against a backdrop of electricity transmission lines. Photo credit: ADB.

Philippines to Pilot Energy Transition Mechanism in Mindanao

November 23, 2021

The Agus-Pulangi hydropower plants will be rehabilitated and expanded to enable the early retirement of coal-fired power plants.
A woman preparing a COVID-19 vaccine jab in the Philippines

BIMP-EAGA Takes the Green Path to COVID-19 Recovery

November 17, 2021

Climate action dovetails with green growth initiatives in tourism, energy, manufacturing, and urban development in building a resilient future.
A Chinese restaurant in Singapore. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Google-Led Study Sees a $1-Trillion Digital Economy in Southeast Asia by 2030

November 12, 2021

New consumers and businesses are expected to stay digital even after the pandemic.
Indonesia: Eastern Indonesia Renewable Energy Project (Phase 2). Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Indonesia, Philippines Partner with ADB in Setting Up Energy Transition Mechanism

November 03, 2021

The partnership is the first of its kind in Asia–Pacific and has the potential to be one of the largest carbon reduction programs on the planet.
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.
People wearing masks walking in the street

BIMP-EAGA to Deepen Digital Integration and Connectivity in Line with ASEAN Thrust

November 03, 2021

The Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap will guide digital transformation, which is key to pandemic recovery.