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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.

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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.

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BIMP-EAGA on Track to Meet 2025 Targets despite COVID-19

October 08, 2021

The grouping will hold the 24th Ministerial Meeting on 11 October and the 14th Leaders’ Summit on 28 October.

A view of Ulu Temburong National Park in Temburong District in eastern Brunei from a canopy walkway

Transforming Temburong in Brunei Darussalam into an Eco-Friendly Town

October 05, 2021

A study from ERIA proposes deploying energy saving rules for commercial buildings, clean electricity, and smart transport.

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.

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Wide-Ranging Measures Needed to Improve Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas, Says ITU Report

September 24, 2021

Policies that encourage PPPs and relaxed taxes and levies are among recommendations.

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.

Mobile apps, such as Grab—a ride-hailing service that expanded to food delivery and package delivery, have thrived in Southeast Asia's booming digital economy. Photo credit: ADB.

Taxing the Digital Economy

September 14, 2021

Global and regional initiatives to strengthen tax cooperation will be key to overcoming the challenges posed by increased digitalization and globalization.

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.